There are concerns tax cuts on heated tobacco will make the product much easier for young people to access. 

Customs quietly cut 50% from the excise tax at the start of the month. 

Customs Minister Casey Costello says it's a trial, aiming to give smokers a cheaper alternative. 

Health Coalition Aotearoa spokesperson Chris Bullen told Ryan Bridge it comes with a risk. 

He says once the price drops, a new product becomes a lot more accessible for young people with disposable incomes. 

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