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MANILA, Philippines, May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) says the World Health Organization is right to raise concerns about irresponsible youth marketing of nicotine pouches, but warns that overly restrictive guidance could shape policy across Asia Pacific in ways that deny adults access to lower-risk alternatives to smoking.
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