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Sweden nears smoke-free status: a ‘public health miracle’
Sweden nears smoke-free status: a ‘public health miracle’
Sweden will soon be the first country in the world to reach smoke-free status. And lessons from Sweden's "public health miracle" can help inspire other countries, according to a new report on the “Swedish Experience” with tobacco harm reduction. The repor...
Swedish MEP Johan Nissinen: Sweden should do more for snus in the EU
Swedish MEP Johan Nissinen: Sweden should do more for snus in the EU
Swedish MEP Johan Nissinen talks to Snusforumet about his commitment to fighting for Swedish snus in Brussels and Strasbourg and the need for the government to do more to promote Sweden as a public health role...
Snusforumet’s most-read articles of 2022
Snusforumet’s most-read articles of 2022
What were the most popular stories from 2022 among Snusforumet readers during the last year? We've compiled a list of Snusforumet's most-read articles of 2022 to make it easier for readers to find, read, and s...
Charles A. Gardner: Prohibiting reduced-risk products ‘akin to manslaughter’
Charles A. Gardner: Prohibiting reduced-risk products ‘akin to manslaughter’
In this instalment of our Harm Reduction Heroes series, Snusforumet talks to Dr. Charles A. Gardner, executive director of INNCO, the International Network of Nicotine Consumer Organisations, about the many sh...
The year in snus 2022: ‘The best one in a long time’
The year in snus 2022: ‘The best one in a long time’
From updated legislation on nicotine products to the emergence of two smoke-free generations in Sweden, the year in snus 2022 has been an eventful one, says Patrik Strömer, Secretary General of the Association...
‘Nicotine alternatives help smokers quit cigarettes’
‘Nicotine alternatives help smokers quit cigarettes’
The world’s one billion smokers need options to help them quit smoking, says oncologist and researcher Lars Rutqvist, who explains why nicotine pouches can be a safer choice for those looking to quit cigarette...
Marewa Glover: Anti-tobacco zealot turned harm reduction advocate
Marewa Glover: Anti-tobacco zealot turned harm reduction advocate
In this instalment of our Harm Reduction Heroes series, Snusforumet talks to Dr. Marewa Glover, director of the independent Auckland-based Centre of Research Excellence: Indigenous Sovereignty & Smoking, w...
Martin Cullip: Defending nicotine against the ‘nanny state’
Martin Cullip: Defending nicotine against the ‘nanny state’
In this instalment of our Harm Reduction Heroes series, Snusforumet talks to consumer advocate and former New Nicotine Alliance chair Martin Cullip about his participation in the grassroots movement that force...
‘Finland and Sweden should join forces to liberalise EU snus legislation’
‘Finland and Sweden should join forces to liberalise EU snus legislation’
Support for more liberal snus legislation is growing in Finland - but it’s at the EU level that change must take place. Sweden's next government should join forces with Finland to help rally public opinion and...