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Bengt Wiberg, snus user, road user, innovator and activist for smoke-free nicotine products.

'The snus issue is all about politics - not science and health'

Lidingö resident Bengt Wiberg is the weeping snus user who takes on the role of both advocate and consumer at the annual Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw. "Snus is all about politics...

"Harm minimisation is a human right"

"It's about the right to a healthier life, no matter what bad choices you've made in the past." says Atakan Befrits, an activist who wants to give smokers alternatives.

The Swedish E-cigarette Flavor Ban Stopped

The Swedish Social Affairs Committee does not want to ban flavouring in e-cigarettes. This means that the proposition most likely won't pass in parliament.

Between the sledgehammer and the anvil - smokers, e-cigarettes and tobacco companies

Where do tobacco companies stand in the e-cigarette debate? Vejpkollen visited Philip Morris and met with PMI's Scientific Director Claude Guiron.

Vapers around the world celebrate World Vape Day

World Vape Day. Under the slogan "Switching is Quitting", scientists, activists and ordinary vejpers are calling on the world's politicians to change their minds about the importance of harm reduction for smokers.

Flavours for e-cigarettes are restricted - but not in the vejp shops. New Zealand

Vejpshoppers win as flavour ban is introduced

Despite a flavour ban, New Zealand's new e-cigarette laws are praised by campaigners. "They recognise e-cigs as a healthier alternative to tobacco"