Snus and pouches archive

Proposal: "Introduce a common nicotine limit for bags in Scandinavia"

Introduce a common limit for nicotine pouches in the Nordic countries. This is what Finnish Social Democrat Kim Berg proposes in a letter to the Nordic Council.

Leading the transition from smoke to smoke-free - Philip Morris becomes Swedish Match

Philip Morris Sweden is changing its name to Swedish Match and Anna Hällöv recently became the new head of the organisation in Sweden. But what does the merger really mean for consumers in Sweden?

Johan Hultberg (M) wants to reduce the harm caused by nicotine use in Sweden

He has fought for a new nicotine policy: "Finally a victory for common sense"

"This is a victory for common sense. Finally, we have a tobacco policy that focuses on real outcomes - less harm from nicotine use" says Johan Hultberg (M), who has long fought to...

Harm reduction in focus as government changes tobacco policy

The Swedish government is changing its tobacco policy objective to include harm reduction as part of the fight against smoking. "This is an important change of course and a sign that the government has listened to us...

Canadian government cuts off access to white snus

Canada. From the relatively recent approval of nicotine pouches as a smoking cessation aid by the country's health authority - the Minister of Health has now banned their sale, except in pharmacies. And they can only taste like mint.

Swedish Bar Association: Lack of clarity in the proposal on nicotine-free school hours

I am in favour of banning nicotine in schools. But there must be clear limits on where and to whom the ban should actually apply. This is what the Swedish Bar Association writes in its consultation response to the report "Safe growth without nicotine,...

Norwegian government wants to ban online snus sales

The Norwegian government's recent proposal to ban the online sale of snus and other tobacco products has triggered strong reactions and heated debate. The idea is criticised from both the right and the left.

SKR: "Nicotine ban during school hours only creates conflicts"

Banning the use of various nicotine products during school hours would be impossible to control. This is the conclusion reached by a number of stakeholders in their responses to the report "Growing up safely without nicotine, alcohol and nitrous oxide".