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White snus flavour ban in Finland - online sales stopped

Mint and menthol. But also green and black tea, rosemary, ginger and different types of wood. This is the only way nicotine portions should taste in Finland. This is what the new government proposes in a proposal to the...

EU elections: "The government does not understand the importance of the nicotine issue"

The issue of nicotine and harm reduction could become an important election issue in the upcoming European elections. This is according to Tobias Andersson (SD), chair of the nutrition committee. "But I don't feel that the issue has such dignity ...

Retailers warn: "Half of all snus varieties will be banned"

Every second can of snus could disappear from shops. This will be the result if the government inquiry's proposal for nicotine limits for snus becomes a reality. Now Sweden's largest retailer of snus and nicotine pouches is warning of the consequences. "It...

Study: "Nicotine restriction on snus, ban on nicotine in schools and ban on vaping"

Nicotine limit for both snus and nicotine pouches. A ban on the sale of nicotine products and a total ban on the use of smokeless nicotine, such as snus or e-cigarettes, during school hours. These are the proposals of a government inquiry...

No decisions on new nicotine products - but hot debate on flavours

There were no new decisions on either smoke-free nicotine or cigarettes in the Swedish Parliament after last week's debate. Nonetheless, opinions differed widely on how the Swedish Parliament should handle...

The debate on nicotine: "Taste is not harmful"

"Flavour is not harmful. Nicotine, however, is both addictive and harmful. Limiting nicotine levels in nicotine portions is therefore important," said Johan Hultberg (m) in connection with the parliamentary debate on nicotine issues and...

Study: Raising the age limit reduced both vejp and cigarette use

Raising the age limit for e-cigarettes and smoking tobacco from 18 to 21 proved effective in reducing the use of both products. This is in contrast to various bans and taxes on e-cigarettes, which instead increased...

Warning to vejpare in Singapore: "Fine or imprisonment"

The tiny country, with famously tough regulations on just about everything, is throwing down the gauntlet in its fledgling war on e-cigarettes. Sky-high fines and prison sentences await visiting vejpers in Singapore.

Nicotine debate: Want a ban on drug dealing and ID checks in smoking areas

Intergenerational ban on tobacco purchases. ID checks in the smoking area to stop minors from using cigarettes. Exposure bans and a ban on repairing tobacco products. These are some of the proposals on the table when the Swedish Parliament...

SD: "Introduce harm reduction in tobacco policy"

A better investigation into the relative risks of different nicotine products and a new framework for managing tobacco and nicotine products. This is what the Sweden Democrats are now proposing ahead of the upcoming debate on ANDTS issues in the Social Affairs Committee.

Health Minister sets tone for harm reduction ahead of new EU rules

Minister of Health Jakob Forssmed is now entering the debate on nicotine pouches and harm minimisation. "I would like to emphasise that compared to snus, cigarettes and smoking tobacco pose a relatively greater health risk."

Ireland skips tax increase on e-juice

A planned new tax designed to make life a little more pleasant for smokers has now been scrapped in Ireland. Authorities fear that it would lead to fewer people quitting smoking.