Nikotinet archive

EU Parliament: No to vejp ban in outdoor restaurants - "A victory for consumers"

EU parlamentet röstade nej till EU-kommissionens förslag att inkludera vejpning i det allmänna rökförbudet. “Det är en seger för oss konsumenter och något som bådar gott inför kommande förhandlingar om skadereducering inom...

Neither snus nor vejpar - but runs Stocholm's biggest nicotine shop

The Zielkowski family started the first Nikoteket many years ago at home in Söderköping, and when it came time to expand the business, Liam, who had just come of age, had to pack his bags and move...

Reduced snus tax - but not for all cans - "Manufacturers do things very differently"

The snus tax was reduced on 1 November. But what about the prices in the shops? Very differently, it turns out. Although many manufacturers lowered their purchase price immediately, others have chosen to...

Veiling attracts more young women in Norway - despite ban

Snus remains the most widely used nicotine product in Norway. At the same time, interest in vejpning is increasing, especially among young women. This is according to a recent report from Statistics Norway.

Electronic cigarettes popular in the electric city

In the industrial city that electrified the country, former snuffers and smokers are switching to the battery-powered vapour. Mathias Norman steers the ship in Västerås' now only vejpshop. And where it should feel familiar to step ...

Smoking in Sweden at record low levels - "Not due to prohibition"

Smoking in Sweden is at record low levels. At the same time, the proportion of people using smokeless nicotine products is increasing. This is shown by new statistics from the Public Health Agency of Sweden on Swedes' lifestyles.

Omar Sabih is Kinna's own stop-smoking doctor

Omar has travelled from Lebanon to Mark municipality to become something of a quit-smoking guru in Kinna. Not only does he sell vejp products in his shop in the small municipality, but he also...

Researchers are studying the impact of e-cigarettes on health.

Researchers investigate why more adult smokers do not switch to e-cigarettes

Why aren't more smokers interested in using e-cigarettes? Researchers at Rutgers University want to find out. In a new study, a team of researchers will investigate adults' smoking habits and perceptions of...

Danish Cancer Society: "Then I would choose nicotine pouches"

The Danish Cancer Society is highly critical of nicotine pouches. But when comparing nicotine pouches to cigarettes, head of prevention Mette Lolk Hanak is clear. In an interview with podcast host Joachim B Olsen,...

E-cigarette companies in Malaysia prepare for new strict rules

From teetering on the brink of total prohibition, vejpare and entrepreneurs in Malaysia will now have new legislation to adapt to. Reduced revenue awaits, but at the same time a much-needed 18-year age limit...

Tobacco companies: "We want to be the adult in the room among many irresponsible actors"

A new touchscreen IQOS and big visions of a smoke-free nicotine market. Tobacco company Philip Morris wants to be the "adult in the room" and is calling for tough legislation for smoke-free nicotine products. Vejpkollen has visited Technovation...

Nicotine sales stopped online - but only in some municipalities - "It's crazy"

Companies selling nicotine online must ensure that no one under the age of 18 can buy or collect the products. But the law is silent on how this should be done and...