Articles tagged with Nicotine pouches
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, including one from Politico, highlight the EU's growi...
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...
“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...
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 ...
Nicotine pouch factory in Finland: historic revival
Nicotine pouch factory in Finland: historic revival
The Finnish town of Jakobstad is at the forefront of a historic shift in the tobacco industry with Habit Factory's new nicotine pouch factory. This venture, blending tradition with innovation, promises economi...
Finland’s proposal on nicotine pouches: ‘A step forward’
Finland’s proposal on nicotine pouches: ‘A step forward’
From the vision of a 'smoke-free Finland' to a more progressive attitude towards alternative nicotine products. What does Finland's nicotine pouches policy shift mean for the country's future? Snusforumet had ...
Finland – Bold New Direction on Nicotine Pouches
Finland – Bold New Direction on Nicotine Pouches
With Finland's new coalition government taking the reins, a key decision on the table is regulation of nicotine pouches, marking a shift from previous policies. Does this mark a move from ban to regulation? ...
Finns sign up in droves to fight ban on nicotine pouches
Finns sign up in droves to fight ban on nicotine pouches
The sudden arrival of nicotine pouches on store shelves in Finland coupled with a potential ban has left consumers reeling. Thousands of Finns have already signed a new petition supporting the continued legali...
Sweden vs. Finland: Snus, tobacco control, and public health
Sweden vs. Finland: Snus, tobacco control, and public health
Finland consistently outranks Sweden when it comes to tobacco control. But does Finland’s higher ranking translate into public health gains? Snusforumet takes a closer look. Sweden and Finland share a long ...