Reynolds Tobacco Company, maker of one of the most commonly used menthol cigarettes in the United States, says it wants to preserve access and choice, even as it maintains that it is committed to Tobacco Harm Reduction and promoting reduced-risk products. Altria, parent company of Philip Morris, claims the proposal would create unregulated, criminal markets. These claims illustrate how tobacco companies oppose public health measures by attempting to stoke fear
The main downside for me is the pod design
We don't yet know the price point but I suspect it will be in line with what one pays for a similar amount of interleaved papers
According to reporting from The Verge, Its difficult to quantify the effect that plain packaging has on consumer behavior, though studies have shown that it likely acts as a deterrent: A series of papers published in the journal Addiction found that the neutral packs led to a decline in smoking at outdoor restaurants, cafes, and bars in Australia, while others have shown that they make cigarettes seem less appealing to adolescents
It's a must for car travel!