What is heated tobacco and how does it work?

Heated tobacco products use a device that warms tobacco sticks at a lower temperature than burning. This produces a tobacco vapour instead of smoke, reducing harmful by-products.

How is heated tobacco different from vaping?

Heated tobacco uses real tobacco sticks that are heated, while vaping uses e-liquid that is vaporised. Both are smoke-free alternatives, but heated tobacco delivers a closer taste to cigarettes.

Is heated tobacco safer than smoking?

Yes, heated tobacco produces significantly fewer harmful chemicals than burning cigarettes. While not risk-free, it is considered a reduced-risk alternative for adult smokers.

Are heated tobacco products legal in the UK?

Yes, heated tobacco is legal in the UK and regulated under Tobacco and Related Products Regulations (TRPR). Packaging must carry health warnings, and sales are restricted to over-18s.