Articles tagged with Nicotine pouches
Spain pouch ban proposal sparks Swedish wrath
Spain pouch ban proposal sparks Swedish wrath
The Swedish government has issued a rare and sharply worded rebuke of Spain’s proposed restrictions that would effectively ban nicotine pouches. In an unusually strong move, Sweden has submitted a formal detailed opinion to the European Commission, arguing...
Sweden’s success in nicotine pouch regulations: lessons for the EU
Sweden’s success in nicotine pouch regulations: lessons for the EU
The EU’s inner market for nicotine pouches has become a hodgepodge of inconsistent, ad hoc rules often lacking scientific basis. How did we get here, and what could policymakers across the EU learn about nicot...
Austria seeks tighter nicotine pouch regulations
Austria seeks tighter nicotine pouch regulations
A new law proposed by Austrian Health Minister Johannes Rauch would ban the sale of nicotine pouches to anyone under the age of 18 and place limits on maximum nicotine levels. The proposed amendments to Aus...
US FDA finds nicotine pouches are ‘lower risk’, help smokers quit
US FDA finds nicotine pouches are ‘lower risk’, help smokers quit
Following an extensive scientific review, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that 20 varieties of nicotine pouches are less harmful than cigarettes and an effective alternative for adult s...
Snusforumet’s most-read articles of 2024
Snusforumet’s most-read articles of 2024
Which articles from 2024 attracted the most attention from Snusforumet readers? Check out our list of Snusforumet’s most-read articles of 2024 so you can find, read, and share our most compelling stories from ...
Strömer reflects on a decade defending snus in Sweden: ‘fantastic and surreal’
Strömer reflects on a decade defending snus in Sweden: ‘fantastic and surreal’
Patrik Strömer looks back on ten years as Secretary General of the Association of Swedish Snus Manufacturers, reflecting on how things have changed - both in Sweden and globally - since he stepped into the rol...
Nicotine limits could push 1 in 5 back to smoking: study
Nicotine limits could push 1 in 5 back to smoking: study
Nearly 80 percent of Danish nicotine consumers don’t support a proposed limit on nicotine levels in pouches and 20 percent say they would switch back to smoking if the limits came into effect, a new survey rev...
When will Europe overcome the current moral panic over nicotine pouches?
When will Europe overcome the current moral panic over nicotine pouches?
Belgium has already introduced a ban on nicotine pouches. Now, both France and Poland are considering similar proposals. What's driving this push for prohibition without first examining facts, especially the r...
Finland rescinds new tobacco law in wake of suspected flavour ‘favouritism’
Finland rescinds new tobacco law in wake of suspected flavour ‘favouritism’
The Finnish government has withdrawn a new law banning all flavours in nicotine pouches - except those sold by a specific tobacco company - following questions about whether a minister had a personal interest ...