Articles tagged with Nicotine pouches

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 better alternatives for smokers in Canada who want to ...

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Beyond partisanship: How the US could learn from Sweden’s nicotine pouch approach

Beyond partisanship: How the US could learn from Sweden’s nicotine pouch approach

Nicotine pouches have ignited a media firestorm in the US. While these pouches have been a mainstay in Sweden since the 2010s, their recent surge in popularity across the Atlantic has sparked concerns over pub...

Opinions

Embracing nicotine pouches: a key to a smoke-free America

Embracing nicotine pouches: a key to a smoke-free America

Myths about nicotine pouches have been sparking moral panic in the US. But embracing nicotine pouches could be the key to ditching deadly cigarettes. Helen Redmond, a social worker, journalist and fighter...

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....

Science
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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...