E-cigarettes and vaping in Sweden

Police: "Young people acquire e-cigs from criminal circles"

The use of e-cigarettes is increasing among minors, especially the so-called disposable models. But it is not the use itself that is of primary concern to the police. It is the way young people...

Many outraged by SVT's report "It's distorted"

Following SVT's report on young people and vaping, reactions from vaping enthusiasts and business owners have been pouring in on Facebook. "It is better for young people to vape instead of smoking tobacco" writes one...

Warning about the black market after SVT programme

Young people like vejpar were in the spotlight when SVT Västerbotten highlighted the recent increase in disposable weapons among young people in Umeå. "We see a black market emerging very quickly" warned vejp entrepreneur Niklas Linder.

Licences for nicotine and e-cigarettes: what's involved?

Disposable vapes, highly concentrated nicotine salts, some nicotine caps and ready-to-use e-liquids. These are products that require authorisation to be sold over the counter. But how does it work in reality?

Mateo Lozano, 21, opened a vape shop in Karlskrona, Sweden. Amidst the debate on flavour bans and young people using e-cigarettes.

"I am the generation politicians worry about"

20 years old. Photographer and filmmaker Mateo Lozano quit smoking with the help of e-cigarettes. He now runs a vape shop in the centre of Karlskrona.

"Harm minimisation is a human right"

"It's about the right to a healthier life, no matter what bad choices you've made in the past." says Atakan Befrits, an activist who wants to give smokers alternatives.

20-year-old suspected of selling e-cigs illegally

A 20-year-old man in Östersund is suspected of violating the Tobacco Act after police found nearly 100 e-cigarettes in his apartment.

Helen Stjera and the Non Smoking Generation want to ban nicotine for everyone born after 2010.

Swedish organisations want to ban nicotine - across the EU

A Non Smoking Generation, the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association, Tobaksfakta, the Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation and several other Swedish interest groups want to ban all sales of nicotine. At least to people born after 2010.

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.

Category: E-cigs in Sweden

Vaping and e-cigarettes in Sweden

Police: "Young people acquire e-cigs from criminal circles"

Many outraged by SVT's report "It's distorted"

Warning about the black market after SVT programme

Licences for nicotine and e-cigarettes: what's involved?

"I am the generation politicians worry about"

"Harm minimisation is a human right"

20-year-old suspected of selling e-cigs illegally

Swedish organisations want to ban nicotine - across the EU

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