nicotine pouches archive

EU proposes new excise duties on nicotine pouches and nicotine-free e-liquid

The biggest EU budget in history so far will be partly paid for by new taxes. Not just on big business, but also through revenue from new EU-led excise duties on smokeless nicotine products. It says...

Finance Minister: "EU tax proposal on nicotine pouches completely unacceptable"

The battle for white snus is heating up in the EU, at least when it comes to taxes on the popular Swedish nicotine product. A current EU proposal would increase the tax and thus the price...

Government emphasises importance of balanced nicotine laws

The Swedish government wants EU regulations on the tobacco, nicotine and alcohol markets to be proportionate and aimed at protecting vulnerable groups from exposure. This is what emerged when the Swedish Minister for Health, Acko Ankarberg, met her...

EU: Nicotine tax on nicotine-free liquids and 600% tax increase on pouches

Is your e-liquid nicotine-free? Or are you trying to cut down on nicotine? It doesn't matter according to the EU - a new proposal could make your e-juice six times more expensive. Decisions are now approaching on...

"That vaping kills, is a false and dangerous myth" EU-experts warn

EU/Policy. Despite scientific studies showing that smokeless nicotine products are significantly less harmful than cigarettes, false claims are now circulating in the European Commission's tax debate. Critics warn that equal taxation could have serious consequences for...

Criticising Tobacco Free Day - "A campaign to protect cigarettes"

On Saturday 31 May, the World Health Organization will launch its annual World No Tobacco Day. But the day before, vejpare and other user organisations gather to celebrate World Vape Day. The conflict between harm reduction and "quit or die" ideologies...

Sweden stops Spain's pouch plans - "Smoking is a major health hazard"

"Nicotine pouches are not health products, and that is why we in Sweden have regulated them. But in a situation where smoking is allowed, nicotine pouches should also be allowed," says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa regarding...

Chile authorises smokeless nicotine products - "Could set a precedent"

Chile has recently adopted a new law regulating both e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. The law is one of the most elaborate pieces of legislation in South America, and a clear change of course from neighbouring countries' bans. Now we hope...

"EU wants to increase tax on nicotine pouches by 500%"

An increase of almost 500% in the tax on white snus. This is the content of a leaked proposal to the European Commission intended to create a so-called harmonisation of taxes on different nicotine products...

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...

Awarded best tobacco shop - "Best margin on e-cigs and white snus"

Smoke-free nicotine products such as e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches were in the spotlight when convenience companies presented awards for success in everyday retail in early autumn.

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.