Date: 7 July 2011        Source: Mail Online

Have scientists finally created a 'safe' cigarette? New inhaler is 'real alternative' to electronic devices

And, controversially, one of the world's biggest tobacco  companies, BAT, is in talks with British medical regulators to licence the world's first genuine 'safe cigarette'. 

This so-called 'nicotine delivery' product will look, feel, taste and give exactly the same 'kick' as a normal cigarette, yet with almost none of the health risks associated with tobacco - for the smoker or those around them.

The firm is very confident. ‘There is political support for this,’ says BAT spokesman David O’Reilly. ‘In our view, e-cigarettes do not work. People should be able to use nicotine, but in the safest possible way.’

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