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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 reveals. In September, the Danish health ministry ...

Health

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...

Regulations

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The Finnish government has withdrawn a new law banning all flavours in nicotine pouches - except those sold by a specific tobacco company - following questions about whether a minister had a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 ...

Nordics

Denmark proposes ‘misguided’ nicotine cap

Denmark proposes ‘misguided’ nicotine cap

Denmark has proposed capping the nicotine levels of nicotine pouches at nine milligrams per pouch in what critics have called a “misguided” attempt to curb nicotine consumption by young people. “It’s simply...

Harm Reduction
Patrik Strömer budget folkhälsa tobakspolitik

Harm reduction gains ground in updated Swedish tobacco policy

Harm reduction gains ground in updated Swedish tobacco policy

The Swedish government’s latest budget proposal includes new language that changes the overarching goal of tobacco and nicotine policy from reducing consumption to reducing harm.  “This is a clear political...

Regulations

Canada tightens grip on nicotine pouches

Canada tightens grip on nicotine pouches

In a controversial move, the Canadian government has decided to restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies only, despite them being classified as aids for quitting smoking. This measure will make bett...

EU

“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 ...

Harm Reduction

‘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...

EU

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...