E-cigarettes and vaping in Sweden

On vaping, snus, and harm reduction in Sweden 2021.

Tobacco, vaping and harm reduction - a Swedish cliffhanger

The story of how vaping and tobacco harm reduction is one of the most sensitive subjects I have focused on as a reporter. And why I will continue to do it.

Major brands disappearing from Swedish shops

Shops are no longer allowed to sell most products from some of the world's largest e-cigarette companies. This is the result of a review by the Public Health Agency of Sweden of the range of products available in Swedish vejpshoppar.

"Sweden's vejpers must speak out against the flavour ban"

Swedish retailers are urging e-cigarette users to email Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren to protest the planned flavour ban.

First event for road users since the beginning of the pandemic

At the same time as the restrictions are released and more Swedes are vaccinated against covid-19, the doors open to an event for vapers in Gothenburg. On Saturday it is time for Casino Night at Arcane Vape.

Government's tobacco policy failed in Parliament - "Do it again, do it right!"

The government's tobacco policy suffered a major blow after 6 out of 8 parties voted against the new ANDTS strategy. The focus was on snus and e-cigarettes, but also on drug policy.

Social Affairs Committee stops government plans for e-cigarettes

The Social Affairs Committee is blocking the government's plans to discourage tobacco-free nicotine products. The committee wants a government inquiry to clarify the difference between cigarettes, e-cigarettes and snus.

Calls on the Minister of Social Affairs to change his mind on road pricing

After a new report from England: MP David Josefsson (m) calls on Minister of Social Affairs Lena Hallengren (s) to change her attitude towards vejpning.

He hopes more politicians will visit the vejp shoppers.

How would a flavour ban affect entrepreneurs in the e-cigarette industry? David Josefsson (MP) wanted to find out.

The Swedish Vejpare Association and Karl-Åke Johansson Vape 2021

Swedish road workers are organising at a fast pace

Over 400 members in one weekend. The association Svenska Vejpare got off to a flying start after word spread on social media. "Now we need to reach the rest of all Swedish users"

The vision that can save lives - dies with the flavour ban

If the flavour ban is enforced, a majority of Sweden's dedicated vejp shops will close down. "They are trying to kill us!" says Quest Leite.

M: Banning flavours in e-liquid is the wrong way to go

The Moderates do not want to ban flavourings in e-liquids. "Conservative regulation that slows down the development of less harmful products" says Johan Hultberg (M).

"There is no need to flavour with enticing flavours"

"If we weigh the risk of young people taking up vejpa against those who want to quit smoking with the help of flavoured e-cigarettes, the young people weigh considerably more," Lena Emilsson (s) told Vejpkollen.

Category: E-cigs in Sweden

Vaping and e-cigarettes in Sweden

Tobacco, vaping and harm reduction - a Swedish cliffhanger

Major brands disappearing from Swedish shops

"Sweden's vejpers must speak out against the flavour ban"

First event for road users since the beginning of the pandemic

Government's tobacco policy failed in Parliament - "Do it again, do it right!"

Social Affairs Committee stops government plans for e-cigarettes

Calls on the Minister of Social Affairs to change his mind on road pricing

He hopes more politicians will visit the vejp shoppers.

Swedish road workers are organising at a fast pace

The vision that can save lives - dies with the flavour ban

M: Banning flavours in e-liquid is the wrong way to go

"There is no need to flavour with enticing flavours"