Electronic nicotine delivery systems and electronic non-nicotine delivery systems (ENDS/ENNDS)

Overview

The Document FCTC/COP/7/11 was prepared in response to the request made by the Conference of the Parties (COP) at its sixth session (Moscow, Russian Federation, 13–18 October 2014) to the Convention Secretariat to invite WHO to: (a) prepare a report on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Electronic Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS/ENNDS) for the seventh session of the COP (COP7), covering updates on the evidence of the health impact of ENDS/ENNDS, their potential role in tobacco cessation and impact on tobacco control efforts; (b) subsequently assess policy options to achieve the objectives outlined in paragraph 2 of decision FCTC/COP6(9); and (c) consider the methods to measure the contents and emissions of these products.

This document includes the following appendices:

1. Other health risks related to ENDS/ENNDS
2. Table - Pooled prevalence of ENDS/ENNDS use during the period 2013-2015 among youth ≤20 years
3. Role of commercial/tobacco industry in research on ENDS/ENNDS
4. Public support for policies on use of ENDS/ENNDS in indoor public places or workplaces where smoking is not permitted