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Embracing nicotine pouches: a key to a smoke-free America

Embracing nicotine pouches: a key to a smoke-free America

Myths about nicotine pouches have been sparking moral panic in the US. But embracing nicotine pouches could be the key to ditching deadly cigarettes. Helen Redmond, a social worker, journalist and fighter for safer nicotine options for those who need the...

Health

‘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 ...

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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...

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“EU snus policy favors politics over science”

“EU snus policy favors politics over science”

Harm Reduction Heroes: Snusforum caught up with Bengt Wiberg, a leading voice in the harm reduction debate. Through his 'EU for snus' initiative, he is challenging the EU's 'unscientific' snus policy and wants...

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Snus culture history: Swedish emigration and modern evolution 

Snus culture history: Swedish emigration and modern evolution 

In the finale of our snus culture series, we trace the roots of how emigration facilitated the global spread of snus and its adaptation to the modern world.  From the mid-19th to early 20th century, ov...

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Snus gender norms in the 1800s

Snus gender norms in the 1800s

Learn about the gender norms of 19th-century Sweden and their impact on the use of moist, oral snus, as contrasted with powdered, nasal snuff, in this second installment of our snus culture series.In part one ...

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Snus culture history: royal courts to working hands

Snus culture history: royal courts to working hands

What is the history of snus culture? Snusforum spoke to Johanna Tengblad, Snus and Match Museum's coordinator, in Stockholm, to understand how it went from a royal luxury to an everyday staple for Sweden's wor...

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Expert comments on nicotine pouches policy change in Finland

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 ...

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Finns sign up in droves to fight ban on nicotine pouches

Finns sign up in droves to fight ban on nicotine pouches

The sudden arrival of nicotine pouches on store shelves in Finland coupled with a potential ban has left consumers reeling. Thousands of Finns have already signed a new petition supporting the continued legali...