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Finnish doctors warn of lung damage by vejpning "Suspect EVALI"

A few cases similar to the lung disease EVALI, which is normally linked to THC-vejpning, have been recognised in Finland over the past year. According to the Swedish newspaper YLE, doctors cannot determine whether the diseases are...

Finland regulates nicotine pouches - banning flavours and online sales

A comprehensive flavour ban, nicotine content restrictions and a ban on all online sales. This is what the Finnish Parliament recently decided when nicotine pouches were regulated outside the pharmaceutical legislation for the first time. Over the past year, the products have been...

Finland: High tax on nicotine pouches expected after deregulation

High taxes, neutral packaging requirements and a partial ban on flavours. This is how the Finnish government wants to deal with the recently legalised sale of nicotine pouches in the country. But now Finnish consumers are warning of a backlash.

In prohibitionist Finland: Children recruited to sell e-cigarettes

The black market for disposable vejps and other e-cigarettes is growing rapidly in Finland. Despite stringent legislation on flavours and age limits, use among young people is skyrocketing.