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title: "BAT science chief Murphy says policymaker engagement needs voices of smokers who switched to smokeless products"
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description: "British American Tobacco's Science and Research Director, Dr. James Murphy, participated in an event titled 'The Smokeless Word: Live from the Lab.' The discussion focused on tobacco harm reduction, evidence supporting smokeless products, nicotine misconceptions, policy engagement, and consumer switching behaviors. Murphy emphasized the need for policymakers to include voices of smokers who have switched to smokeless products. No financial guidance or strategic changes were disclosed."
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# BAT science chief Murphy says policymaker engagement needs voices of smokers who switched to smokeless products

-   British American Tobacco management hosted “The Smokeless Word: Live from the Lab,” featuring Director of Science and Research Dr James Murphy. \* Discussion centered on tobacco harm reduction, evidence behind smokeless products, misconceptions about nicotine, policy engagement, and consumer switching behavior. \* No financial guidance, targets, capital allocation actions, or strategy changes were disclosed in the interview summary. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. British American Tobacco plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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