Swedish government looks to slash taxes on snus, raise tax on cigarettes
Swedish government looks to slash taxes on snus, raise tax on cigarettes
The Swedish government has submitted a bill to parliament proposing a reduction in the tax on snus and an increase in taxes on cigarettes, citing snus as being less harmful than cigarettes. The tax on snus in Sweden is lower than that on cigarettes as ciga...
“Why won’t Sweden fight for public health in the EU?”
“Why won’t Sweden fight for public health in the EU?”
As the EU considers tightening rules on nicotine pouches, the Swedish government's lack of engagement draws attention. While other nations advocate for bans, Sweden, known for its groundbreaking public health ...
‘How Sweden Quit Smoking’ Premieres in Stockholm
‘How Sweden Quit Smoking’ Premieres in Stockholm
At the Stockholm premiere of 'How Sweden Quit Smoking', We Are Innovation showcased Sweden's journey to being smoke-free. CEO Federico Fernandez emphasized innovative solutions like snus, while panelists discu...
Swedish Government Moves to Slash Snus Taxes by 20%
Swedish Government Moves to Slash Snus Taxes by 20%
The Swedish government has put forward a legislative proposal to the Law Council, suggesting a reduction in snus taxes and an increase in taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products. These proposals were an...
EU nicotine pouch debate heats up
EU nicotine pouch debate heats up
The European Union is considering tightening regulations on nicotine pouches, sparking vigorous debate among regulators and health advocates about harm reduction within tobacco policy. Recent reports, inc...
Study linking snus to cancer questioned: bias and flaws exposed
Study linking snus to cancer questioned: bias and flaws exposed
Knut Peder Heen, a researcher at Molde University College, critiques a Norwegian study in a Romsdals Budstikke op-ed, disputing its claim of a strong link between snus (smokeless tobacco) use and cancer. He la...
Snusforumet’s most-read articles of 2023
Snusforumet’s most-read articles of 2023
Curious about which snus stories everybody was reading last year? We've put together a list of the five most popular articles from 2023. These are the stories that got everyone talking and kept our team bu...
European Parliament backs safer tobacco policy
European Parliament backs safer tobacco policy
EU tobacco rules might be changing, affecting how they deal with products like snus and nicotine pouches. The European Parliament just voted for a strategy that supports a science-backed harm reduction approac...
New Zealand tobacco policy shift: no more ’endgame’
New Zealand tobacco policy shift: no more ’endgame’
New Zealand tobacco policy is changing. The new government plans to reverse the 'endgame' policy. This shift from coercion to consent could lead to more effective tobacco control and align with global harm red...