Articles tagged with Nicotine pouches

Regulations

The Tobacco Products Directive: A guide to nicotine legislation in the EU

The Tobacco Products Directive: A guide to nicotine legislation in the EU

With the EU expected to review tobacco and nicotine products regulation after upcoming parliamentary elections, Snusforumet has put together a guide to understanding the Tobacco Products Directive, TPD3. 1. The Tobacco Products Directive and Nicotine Pouch...

Science
Nicotine pouches

Three myths about nicotine pouches: what science says

Three myths about nicotine pouches: what science says

The debate around nicotine pouches is heating up in both in the US and the EU, making it difficult to discern fact from fiction.  Here are three common myths about snus and nicotine pouches along with details ...

Regulations

Sweden’s governing party battles for nicotine pouch acceptance in EU

Sweden’s governing party battles for nicotine pouch acceptance in EU

Restrictive EU tobacco and nicotine policies threaten the potential public health gains of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, Sweden's leading government party, the Moderates, claim. The party has declared plans t...

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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 ...