Activists: "Now PMI must take more responsibility for harm minimisation"
Activists in the harm reduction movement react to PMI's purchase of Swedish snus manufacturer Swedish Match. "Worrying".
News and debate on nicotine, e-cigs and snus
Philip Morris to buy Swedish Match
Phillip Morris buys Swedish snus manufacturer Swedish Match. "A major step towards global harm minimisation for smokers" says several international activists and commentators.
More smokers choosing e-cigarettes over nicotine medicines
Smokers in France prefer to use e-cigarettes instead of medicines to quit smoking. This is according to a new survey.
Most road users are former heavy smokers.
83% of e-cigarette users in Europe have quit smoking completely. A majority had been smoking for over 10 years. This is according to the EU nicotine users survey 2020.
Calls on Social Affairs Minister: push the issue of harm minimisation hard
"It is important that our new Minister of Social Affairs clarifies the Parliament's decision: Tobacco and nicotine policy should be characterised by an evidence-based harm minimisation perspective." says Karl-Åke Johansson, chairman of the user organisation NNA Sweden.
Illegal disposable e-cigarettes a new market for criminals
German customs have seized nearly 50,000 illegal disposable e-cigarettes in Stuttgart. Customs police now fear a new wave of organised crime focusing on e-cigarettes.
"E-cigs will taste like rotten wood" - Strong criticism of flavour ban
According to the Dutch government, e-cigs should only taste of rotten wood and burnt caramel. The planned flavour ban has been heavily criticised by consumer groups across the EU.
Nicotine ban linked to black market for e-cigs
Illegal e-cigarettes are flooding the market in Australia, despite the country having one of the toughest e-cigarette laws in the world. Now doctors, activists and shopkeepers are calling on the Australian government to reconsider.
Politicians' views on smoking and e-cigarettes
Smoking, but also alternative nicotine products, are associated with problems in Swedish municipalities. At least a majority of Sweden's local politicians think so, according to a survey by Demoskop.
2022 elections: parties' positions on e-cigarettes, snus and nicotine
The 2022 elections. How do the parties view harm minimisation, e-cigarettes and measures and policies that promote less harmful alternatives to smoking? Vejpkollen analyses.
Nooshi Dagdostar of the Left Party vejpar
Party leader Nooshi Dagdostar (v) uses e-cigarettes. This became clear after a hearing on SR P3's morning show.
Young people try e-cigs more often - to deal with stress and anxiety
Young people often try e-cigarettes, but most do not become regular users. The reasons are in curiosity, peer pressure and stress management.
