Articles tagged with EU
“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 efforts, remains notably passive. The ongoing d...
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...
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...
Nicotine Pouch Factory in Finland: Historic Revival
Nicotine Pouch Factory in Finland: Historic Revival
The Finnish town of Jakobstad is at the forefront of a historic shift in the tobacco industry with Habit Factory's new nicotine pouch factory. This venture, blending tradition with innovation, promises economi...
Nordic Harm Reduction Shifts: Sweden’s Snus Tax Cut
Nordic Harm Reduction Shifts: Sweden’s Snus Tax Cut
Nordic harm reduction takes a new turn with as Sweden decides to cut taxes on its favored snus, a smokeless tobacco, and raising them on cigarettes. Is this a new regional trend to reduce tobacco harm? Swed...
Finland’s Proposal on Nicotine Pouches: ‘A Step Forward’
Finland’s Proposal on Nicotine Pouches: ‘A Step Forward’
From the vision of a 'smoke-free Finland' to a more progressive attitude towards alternative nicotine products. What does Finland's nicotine pouches policy shift mean for the country's future? Snusforumet had ...
Finland – Bold New Direction on Nicotine Pouches
Finland – Bold New Direction on Nicotine Pouches
With Finland's new coalition government taking the reins, a key decision on the table is regulation of nicotine pouches, marking a shift from previous policies. Does this mark a move from ban to regulation? ...
Smoke-free Sweden ‘unlikely’ in 2023 due to nicotine ‘scaremongering’
Smoke-free Sweden ‘unlikely’ in 2023 due to nicotine ‘scaremongering’
A lack of factual information from Sweden's public health bodies and continued nicotine "scaremongering" means it's unlikely Sweden will celebrate reaching the WHO definition of smoke-free by the end of 2023, ...