Articles tagged with FDA

Opinions

Snus in 2019: the year in review

Snus in 2019: the year in review

Patrik Strömer,  Secretary General of the Association of Swedish Snus Manufacturers, reflects on this year's biggest events surrounding snus in 2019, while also finding time to ponder what he wants from Father Christmas.  When I get asked "How's ...

Opinions

‘Renewal of EU tobacco policy needed after FDA decision’

‘Renewal of EU tobacco policy needed after FDA decision’

The Europan Union should learn from the United States and adapt EU tobacco policy to reflect the real health risks of various tobacco products sold, argues EU parliamentarian Jörgen Warborn (M) in Sweden’s Aft...

Regulations

US FDA confirms snus is less dangerous than cigarettes

US FDA confirms snus is less dangerous than cigarettes

Snus from Swedish Match will be the first tobacco product ever to be designated as "less risky" in the US following a historic decision by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “We see it as a scientif...

Science

New US study confirms that smokers have faulty perception of snus

New US study confirms that smokers have faulty perception of snus

A new study from Rutgers University has revealed that a large proportion of smokers in the United States mistakenly believe that snus is as harmful to their health as carcinogenic cigarettes. “It’s a seriou...

Health

Swedish snus gains ground in the US

Swedish snus gains ground in the US

Swedish Match has received the go-ahead from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell eight types of snus in the country.  The approval for the new products comes at the same time as the snus manuf...