NOIDA: Given the "disturbing initiation" of the more youthful technology to smokeless tobacco (SLT) products, mavens have instructed to the government to undertake a learn about at the have an effect on of taxes beneath the GST regime on sale of such products and to totally restrict loose sale of such products.
Another major advice is the promotion and investment of hand over lines -a confidential and free of price service for many who want to hand over smoking- beneath the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP).
As reported by TOI on Tuesday, a ban at the commercial of 'pan masala' and 'Supari' to curb SLT use in India, was the foremost advice of the 27-member skilled team.
The other major suggestions of the mavens from around the country incorporated standardisation of all tobacco packs with minimum quantity on the market (in weight or unit as appropriate), sale of SLT products in massive tin packs and research for setting minimum ground pricing of tobacco products.
They have additionally instructed that the SLT and cessation of areca nut be incorporated in health and construction programmes like Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), Revised National TB Control Program (RNTCP), National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke (NPCDCS), and so on.
The suggestions apply brainstorming at a two-day workshop on "Priorities in Smokeless Tobacco Control Research and Training needs" hosted by the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR), Sector 39- WHO FCTC (Framework Convention on Tobacco Control) knowledge Hub on Smokeless Tobacco.
"There is a need for inclusion and integration of SLT and areca nut cessation under other health and development programs like RKSK, NPCDCS, RNTCP, etc. and in this regard quit lines should be promoted (and funded under NTCP) at the state level along with the national level quit line to serve the specific cessation needs of every state," learn a commentary from the NICPR.
"Sale of SLT may be recommended in large tin packs and further research should be undertaken on setting minimum floor pricing of tobacco products, for desired impact of the price and tax measures to reduce demand of tobacco products, especially among youth," it stated.
Further, it has additionally been instructed that a health professional's capability be in-built advancing SLT and areca nut cessation.
"There is a need to assess perception and needs of health workers at every level regarding tobacco cessation overall and in particular for SLT and areca nut. Further, consensus building is required to develop a standard module for smokeless tobacco and areca nut cessation," it stated.
Experts have additionally instructed that for the implementation of a huge SLT ban beneath the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), there may be want to learn about SLT products and their components, flavorings and so on. being added in it.
Highlighting the loss of knowledge on SLT products, they have called for periodic surveys among adults, adolescence and younger youth to be performed by governments regardless that their national health surveillance techniques for tracking using SLT and areca nut products.
"Information on all kinds of commercially produced and sold smokeless tobacco products should be compiled to determine the magnitude of the smokeless tobacco and Areca nut products being marketed in the country for their effective regulation," stated the commentary from NICPR.
Prof. Ravi Mehrotra, Director, NICPR stated that the suggestions might be shared with the important thing stakeholders and coverage makers in the central government for further motion.
Another major advice is the promotion and investment of hand over lines -a confidential and free of price service for many who want to hand over smoking- beneath the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP).
As reported by TOI on Tuesday, a ban at the commercial of 'pan masala' and 'Supari' to curb SLT use in India, was the foremost advice of the 27-member skilled team.
The other major suggestions of the mavens from around the country incorporated standardisation of all tobacco packs with minimum quantity on the market (in weight or unit as appropriate), sale of SLT products in massive tin packs and research for setting minimum ground pricing of tobacco products.
They have additionally instructed that the SLT and cessation of areca nut be incorporated in health and construction programmes like Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), Revised National TB Control Program (RNTCP), National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke (NPCDCS), and so on.
The suggestions apply brainstorming at a two-day workshop on "Priorities in Smokeless Tobacco Control Research and Training needs" hosted by the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR), Sector 39- WHO FCTC (Framework Convention on Tobacco Control) knowledge Hub on Smokeless Tobacco.
"There is a need for inclusion and integration of SLT and areca nut cessation under other health and development programs like RKSK, NPCDCS, RNTCP, etc. and in this regard quit lines should be promoted (and funded under NTCP) at the state level along with the national level quit line to serve the specific cessation needs of every state," learn a commentary from the NICPR.
"Sale of SLT may be recommended in large tin packs and further research should be undertaken on setting minimum floor pricing of tobacco products, for desired impact of the price and tax measures to reduce demand of tobacco products, especially among youth," it stated.
Further, it has additionally been instructed that a health professional's capability be in-built advancing SLT and areca nut cessation.
"There is a need to assess perception and needs of health workers at every level regarding tobacco cessation overall and in particular for SLT and areca nut. Further, consensus building is required to develop a standard module for smokeless tobacco and areca nut cessation," it stated.
Experts have additionally instructed that for the implementation of a huge SLT ban beneath the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), there may be want to learn about SLT products and their components, flavorings and so on. being added in it.
Highlighting the loss of knowledge on SLT products, they have called for periodic surveys among adults, adolescence and younger youth to be performed by governments regardless that their national health surveillance techniques for tracking using SLT and areca nut products.
"Information on all kinds of commercially produced and sold smokeless tobacco products should be compiled to determine the magnitude of the smokeless tobacco and Areca nut products being marketed in the country for their effective regulation," stated the commentary from NICPR.
Prof. Ravi Mehrotra, Director, NICPR stated that the suggestions might be shared with the important thing stakeholders and coverage makers in the central government for further motion.
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