E-cigarettes and vaping in Sweden

100,000 Swedes vejpar - but smoking still high among low-skilled people

100 000 Swedes have used an e-cigarette in the last 30 days. At the same time, nearly 12 per cent of Swedes without upper secondary education smoke.

Disposable cigars - revolution or disaster?

An easier way for smokers to switch to e-cigarettes? Or just more likely to attract minors? Disposable vapes spark debate and Vejpkollen investigates.

DHL stops deliveries of e-liquid and nicotine pouches - temporarily

The shipping company DHL is temporarily suspending all deliveries of nicotine products to individuals. The reason for this is the lack of clarity on who should guarantee that the products are delivered to a person over 18 years old.

Swedish vejp shoppers forced to stop Danish vejpers

Danish authorities are chasing Swedish vejp shoppers. Shops are now being accused of selling to Danes - without any sales even taking place.

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.

Jakob Forssmed - Minister of Social Affairs - responsible for public health and tobacco policy

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.

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.

Illustrates young person with e-cigarette

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.

Thousands unauthorised to sell e-cigs - the Swedish Chemicals Agency backs down.

Thousands of retailers have been left without a licence to sell e-cigarettes since the Swedish Chemicals Agency changed the rules for licences at short notice. The agency is now backing down after pressure from business owners and county councils.

Rumours: "Many people think e-cigs have become illegal"

Rumours about flavour bans, unclear guidelines for new licences and outright misinformation from municipalities have led many to believe that e-cigarettes have become illegal.

Category: E-cigs in Sweden

Vaping and e-cigarettes in Sweden

100,000 Swedes vejpar - but smoking still high among low-skilled people

Disposable cigars - revolution or disaster?

DHL stops deliveries of e-liquid and nicotine pouches - temporarily

Swedish vejp shoppers forced to stop Danish vejpers

Philip Morris to buy Swedish Match

Calls on Social Affairs Minister: push the issue of harm minimisation hard

Politicians' views on smoking and e-cigarettes

2022 elections: parties' positions on e-cigarettes, snus and nicotine

Nooshi Dagdostar of the Left Party vejpar

Young people try e-cigs more often - to deal with stress and anxiety

Thousands unauthorised to sell e-cigs - the Swedish Chemicals Agency backs down.

Rumours: "Many people think e-cigs have become illegal"