Articles tagged with EU
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 approach. The European Parliament has made a decisive ...
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, ...
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, ...
EU seeks more input on tobacco legislation in new call for evidence
EU seeks more input on tobacco legislation in new call for evidence
The European Commission has opened a new call for evidence as part of an ongoing assessment of whether current tobacco control legislation has kept up with the “rapid rise” in new products. Officially launc...
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...