Articles tagged with Harm reduction

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 reduction debates. The new coalition government in...

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...

Health

Harvard professor on advancing safer tobacco alternatives

Harvard professor on advancing safer tobacco alternatives

Dan Wikler, a distinguished professor at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, recently delivered a powerful message in a seminar: the importance of finding safer alternatives to traditional tobacco in ...

Health

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 ...

Regulations
The re-opening of historic tobacco factory Strengbergs in Jakobstad, Finland marks a progressive move for safer nicotine alternatives

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...

Internationellt

Patrik Strömer Discusses COP10 and Global Tobacco Policy

Patrik Strömer Discusses COP10 and Global Tobacco Policy

Global Tobacco Policy takes center stage this November at COP10 in Panama, where 180 countries will meet behind closed doors. Patrik Strömer, leader of the Swedish Snus Manufacturers' Association, asks: is the...

Regulations
Sweden tax cut shifting Nordic harm reduction strategy

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...

Opinions
Expert comments on nicotine pouches policy change in Finland

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 ...

Health

NRT Study Published: Sparks Hope for More Research

NRT Study Published: Sparks Hope for More Research

A new US study shows that Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) doesn't change important health biomarkers. This gives hope to people trying to quit smoking and suggests other nicotine products might help too. ...