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Sweden tax cut shifting Nordic harm reduction strategy

Swedish government moves to slash snus taxes by 20 percent

Swedish government moves to slash snus taxes by 20 percent

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 announced in the 2024 budget proposition.Currently, ...

Regulations

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...

Regulations

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...

Regulations

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...

Regulations

EU tobacco public consultation: key results

EU tobacco public consultation: key results

The EU's Tobacco Products Directive Public Consultation on oral tobacco drew nearly 18,000 responses. A recent analysis examines the public's feedback, policy issues and critiques the consultation's approach, ...

Health
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Swedish snus approach: A global model for harm reduction?

Swedish snus approach: A global model for harm reduction?

As November 2023's WHO COP10 meeting looms, Sweden snus harm reduction success is endangered, potentially missing a vital chance to promote its groundbreaking "Swedish Experience" in tobacco alternatives use. ...

Regulations
The re-opening of historic tobacco factory Strengbergs in Jakobstad, Finland marks a progressive move for safer nicotine alternatives

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...

Regulations
Sweden tax cut shifting Nordic harm reduction strategy

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...

Opinions
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 ...