{"id":7737,"date":"2023-12-18T09:21:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T08:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snusforumet.se\/?p=7737"},"modified":"2024-12-14T09:45:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T08:45:32","slug":"eu-backs-safer-tobacco-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snusforumet.se\/en\/eu-backs-safer-tobacco-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"European Parliament backs safer tobacco policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>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 approach.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The European Parliament has made a decisive move in favor of harm reduction in its approach to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and EU tobacco regulation. This development, highlighted in the recent Plenary vote on the NCD report, could significantly impact the EU&#8217;s stance on snus, nicotine pouches and other alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EU tobacco regulation: parliament <strong>for evidence-based strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Parliament&#8217;s report stresses the importance of evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention. It advocates for an approach <a href=\"https:\/\/snusforumet.se\/en\/snus-science-database\/\">grounded in scientific research<\/a>, especially concerning new tobacco and nicotine products. This indicates a shift towards more nuanced regulatory practices, focusing on the actual risks and benefits of these products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Implications for snus and nicotine pouch regulatio<\/strong>n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The report&#8217;s emphasis on harm reduction principles signals a potential change in how the EU regulates snus and nicotine pouches. Unlike traditional tobacco products, <a href=\"https:\/\/snusforumet.se\/en\/snus-and-health\/\">snus and nicotine pouches do not involve combustion or inhalation, presenting a possibly lower risk profile<\/a>. This parliamentary stance could lead to more balanced regulations that recognize the relative risks of different tobacco products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The need for holistic public health strategies in EU tobacco regulation<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With NCDs being a major public health concern in the EU, the report calls for a comprehensive approach to prevention, including harm reduction. This perspective aligns with broader public health goals and acknowledges the diverse range of health risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A call for community engagement<\/strong> for safer tobacco in EU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Snusforumet encourages the tobacco harm reduction community to engage with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/portal\/en\">European Parliament<\/a> candidates to ensure continued support for harm reduction strategies. With potential changes post-2024 elections, understanding candidates&#8217; positions on this issue is crucial for shaping future tobacco policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s great to see the EU Parliament making smarter choices. The EU shifting to real, fact-based rules instead of old myths is a big leap forward. The evidence-based approach is key for safer tobacco use,\u201d says Patrik Str\u00f6mer, Head of Swedish Snus Manufacturer Association.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EU tobacco rules might be changing, affecting how they deal with products like snus and nicotine pouches. 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