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How long can you hold on to a bubble before it bursts?

OPINION. Nicotine policy is changing - and the WHO and many EU countries risk being on the wrong side of the tide. Sweden shows that harm reduction works, while many EU countries and the WHO are...

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Banning line reversed in EU - no common position yet for COP11

The EU has still not managed to find a common position for the WHO meeting on the tobacco convention that starts next week.

Massive response to new EU nicotine tax - strong reactions from Sweden

Almost 19,000 Europeans contacted the European Commission to comment on the new tax proposal for smokeless nicotine products. Around 5,000 of these came from Sweden. Now various interest groups are accusing tobacco companies of...

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International scientists: “WHO risks lives by opposing smoke-free alternatives”

Leading scientists from several countries accuse the WHO of discouraging smoke-free alternatives such as e-cigarettes, snus and nicotine pouches - products that research shows can reduce the risks of nicotine use and help millions of smokers quit.

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Fierce EU battle on smoke-free nicotine ahead of WHO tobacco meeting - Sweden on the frontline

EU member states are on a collision course ahead of the secret WHO tobacco meeting. Sweden has a crucial role to play, but experts warn of the risks of compromise. "Don't let the prohibitionists get an inch"

Ireland introduces new tax on e-liquid: “Makes it harder to quit smoking”

The Irish government is introducing a new excise duty on e-liquid. The tax is expected to increase the price for consumers by the equivalent of €5 per millilitre of e-liquid.

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Calling on users to have their say on EU nicotine taxes - over 13,000 have responded

So far, over 13,000 Europeans have commented on the European Commission's proposals for new nicotine taxes. Several advocacy organisations are now urging their members to keep up the pressure. “Together we can stop the EU bureaucrats" insane proposals" writes the Swedish Snus Association

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Swedish retailers warn: EU proposal threatens thousands of shops

A ban on snuff boxes, fewer shops to shop in and higher prices for smokeless nicotine products could all become a reality if the European Commission's approach to the WHO's revision of its tobacco convention is accepted. Now the industry organisation warns...