Palau asks UN to classify nicotine as a controlled substance under 1971 treaty
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Kathryn Kranhold
Summary
Palau, a small Pacific island nation, has formally asked the United Nations to classify nicotine as a controlled substance under the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. President Surangel Whipps Jr. argues that the rise of high-concentration nicotine products poses a global health threat that requires international regulatory action. While the request is considered unlikely to succeed, Palau frames it as a necessary step to protect public health, particularly among youth, and to hold the tobacco and vaping industries accountable.
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bskyPalau asks UN to classify nicotine as a controlled substance under 1971 treatytheexamination.orgKey quotes
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The introduction of products that deliver higher concentrations of nicotine has created a public health crisis that demands international attention.
If we wait for the largest nations to act, we may be waiting too long for the people who need protection now.
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