Articles tagged with Harm reduction

Health

‘Why won’t Sweden fight for public health in the EU?’

‘Why won’t Sweden fight for public health in the EU?’

As the EU considers tightening rules on nicotine pouches, the Swedish government's lack of engagement draws attention. While other nations advocate for bans, Sweden, known for its groundbreaking public health efforts, remains notably passive. The ongoing d...

Health

‘How Sweden Quit Smoking’ premieres in Stockholm 

‘How Sweden Quit Smoking’ premieres in Stockholm 

At the Stockholm premiere of 'How Sweden Quit Smoking', We Are Innovation showcased Sweden's journey to being smoke-free. CEO Federico Fernandez emphasized innovative solutions like snus, while panelists discu...

Regulations
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...

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...

Science

Study linking snus to cancer questioned: bias and flaws exposed

Study linking snus to cancer questioned: bias and flaws exposed

Knut Peder Heen, a researcher at Molde University College, critiques a Norwegian study in a Romsdals Budstikke op-ed, disputing its claim of a strong link between snus (smokeless tobacco) use and cancer. He la...

Opinions

Snusforumet’s most-read articles of 2023 

Snusforumet’s most-read articles of 2023 

Curious about which snus stories everybody was reading last year? We've put together a list of the five most popular articles from 2023. These are the stories that got everyone talking and kept our team bu...

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...

Opinions

“EU snus policy favors politics over science”

“EU snus policy favors politics over science”

Harm Reduction Heroes: Snusforum caught up with Bengt Wiberg, a leading voice in the harm reduction debate. Through his 'EU for snus' initiative, he is challenging the EU's 'unscientific' snus policy and wants...