Articles tagged with Harm reduction
New survey charts European nicotine consumption patterns
New survey charts European nicotine consumption patterns
Tobacco harm reduction advocates are conducting an ambitious, pan-European survey in hopes of painting a more accurate picture of European nicotine consumption patterns. Launched in October by the European Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (ETHRA), the surv...
Why you should NOT equate snus with cigarettes: 3 arguments
Why you should NOT equate snus with cigarettes: 3 arguments
Despite the huge differences in health risks between smoking and snus, there are those who still believe that all tobacco use should be treated equally when shaping policy. Below are a few arguments for why it...
Snus and harm reduction: urgent need to better inform the public
Snus and harm reduction: urgent need to better inform the public
If more people in Sweden and elsewhere knew that snus was less harmful than carcinogenic cigarettes, many lives could be saved, a series of new studies from the US about snus and harm reduction have found. ...
Sweden’s inaction on snus in Brussels ‘unethical’
Sweden’s inaction on snus in Brussels ‘unethical’
The independent Snus Commission has taken the Swedish government to task for its inaction on snus in Brussels and failure to inform the EU about the public health benefits of snus. A more proactive approac...
Swedes switch to snus from cigarettes for health reasons
Swedes switch to snus from cigarettes for health reasons
A new survey from Demoskop shows that eight out of ten Swedes who quit smoking and switch to snus from cigarettes did so because snus is less harmful. The survey was administered during 2019 to Swedes over...
Snus makers welcome Sweden’s push to regulate nicotine pouches
Snus makers welcome Sweden’s push to regulate nicotine pouches
The Swedish government will launch a public inquiry to explore how best to regulate nicotine pouches that are free from tobacco, a move welcomed by the country’s snus manufacturers. Sweden’s Ministry of He...
‘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...
Norwegian proposal: inform smokers about snus
Norwegian proposal: inform smokers about snus
The principle of tobacco harm reduction is gaining ground in Norway. The Norwegian government is preparing a major shift in its tobacco policy in response to the growing body of research indicating snus can...
Swedish parliament overrules government plan for stricter snus rules
Swedish parliament overrules government plan for stricter snus rules
Sweden’s parliament, or Riksdag, has overruled a government proposal to impose stricter legislation on snus use. The result is a victory for campaigners and snus producers who have argued snus shouldn't be reg...