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Canada tightens grip on nicotine pouches

Canada tightens grip on nicotine pouches

In a controversial move, the Canadian government has decided to restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies only, despite them being classified as aids for quitting smoking. This measure will make better alternatives for smokers in Canada who want to ...

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The Tobacco Products Directive: A guide to nicotine legislation in the EU

The Tobacco Products Directive: A guide to nicotine legislation in the EU

With the EU expected to review tobacco and nicotine products regulation after upcoming parliamentary elections, Snusforumet has put together a guide to understanding the Tobacco Products Directive, TPD3. 1....

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Sweden’s governing party battles for nicotine pouch acceptance in EU

Sweden’s governing party battles for nicotine pouch acceptance in EU

Restrictive EU tobacco and nicotine policies threaten the potential public health gains of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, Sweden's leading government party, the Moderates, claim. The party has declared plans t...

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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 ...

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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 an...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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, ...