Opposition to the European Commission's proposal to sharply increase taxes on nicotine pouches is growing. Now the Social Democrats are also criticising the plans, which could mean a tax increase of up to 650% in Sweden.
Poland's parliament has passed a comprehensive law banning the sale of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to people under 18. However, the ban also covers non-nicotine products and imposes new restrictions on online sales, use in public places and advertising.
Another of Sweden's major e-retailers for snus and nicotine pouches is starting to sell e-cigarettes. This time, it's Nettotobak that's taking the plunge into the growing market for vapes and e-liquid.
E-cigarettes are known to be a highly effective tool for smoking cessation. But not all variants seem to be equally effective. A new UK-Australian research study shows that smokers who stick to tobacco flavours in their vejp find it harder to quit smoking than those who choose other flavours.
A study from Queen Mary University of London shows that smokers who quit using e-cigarettes and then continue to vejpa are less likely to start smoking again.
