Articles tagged with FCTC
COP11: dysfunction over harm reduction reveals WHO ‘in crisis’
COP11: dysfunction over harm reduction reveals WHO ‘in crisis’
With the WHO COP11 meetings in Geneva now over, Snusforumet catches up with Patrik Strömer of the Association of Swedish Snus Manufacturers for an analysis of what happened, why, and what it means for tobacco and nicotine regulation moving forward. The par...
Outrage over Sweden’s COP11 cop-out on harm reduction to ‘health fascists’
Outrage over Sweden’s COP11 cop-out on harm reduction to ‘health fascists’
Just days after Snusforumet reported on growing concerns that Sweden might weaken its long-standing harm-reduction stance at WHO COP11, a Swedish MEP has slammed the government’s actions in Geneva as bowing to...
Will Sweden break its harm reduction promise at COP11?
Will Sweden break its harm reduction promise at COP11?
Sweden’s healthcare minister has publicly vowed that Sweden will defend tobacco harm reduction at COP11 amid tense and ongoing negotiations in Geneva. But the actions - or inactions - of the Swedish delegation...
COP11 preview: ‘Why won’t the WHO simply look at what works?’
COP11 preview: ‘Why won’t the WHO simply look at what works?’
As delegates head to Geneva for the WHO’s COP11, the world faces a crossroads in tobacco policy. With over a billion smokers still lighting up, some argue it’s time to shift focus from ideology to impact. “If ...
COP11 vs COP30: 7 ways FCTC falls short on transparency and harm reduction
COP11 vs COP30: 7 ways FCTC falls short on transparency and harm reduction
As the WHO's FCTC COP11 prepares to gather in Geneva, the UN-backed COP30 is also set to kick off in Belém: two COPs, two countries – and two wildly different approaches to tackling global challenges. Snusforu...
COP11: Leaked EU doc ‘puts future of nicotine pouches in doubt’
COP11: Leaked EU doc ‘puts future of nicotine pouches in doubt’
A leaked European Commission document ahead of the upcoming WHO COP 11 has revealed that the EU plans to push for “strict regulation or bans” on all smoke-free nicotine products, a stance critics warn could be...
COP10 delayed: opportunity for snus advocacy
COP10 delayed: opportunity for snus advocacy
COP10, the key tobacco control meeting, is postponed to 2024 due to security issues in Panama. This gives snus and nicotine alternative advocates a chance to influence global tobacco policies. The biennial ...
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. ...
FCTC COP9: All eyes on UK as pressure mounts over WHO harm reduction stance
FCTC COP9: All eyes on UK as pressure mounts over WHO harm reduction stance
Amid a growing chorus calling for the WHO to drop its opposition to tobacco harm reduction, many are pinning their hopes on a post-Brexit UK to challenge the status quo at the upcoming FCTC COP9 meetings. F...