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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.

Philip Morris stops selling cigarettes in England

Philip Morris will stop selling Marlboro in the UK within ten years. Meanwhile, tobacco giants are increasingly focusing on e-cigs and the IQOS heat-not-burn system.

Cochrane: "E-cigarettes help people to quit smoking"

In the UK, where billions are being spent on e-cigarette research and harm reduction, bans and tighter restrictions are the wrong way to go, experts say.

Doctors: "E-cigarettes are the solution - not the problem"

Many leading health and addiction researchers around the world are dismayed by the WHO's campaign against e-cigarettes.

The art of killing smokers - a Swedish model?

12 000 Swedes die every year because of smoking. At the same time, they want to limit smokers' ability to minimise harm. With the approval of the public health authorities...

E-cigarettes help many people to quit smoking

Study: Homeless people supported to quit smoking with e-cigarettes

Using free e-cigarettes and e-liquid, 480 volunteers will take part in a unique study on smoking cessation.

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.

Norway regulates e-cigarettes. But only with tobacco flavours and an age limit of 25 years.

Norway: Young smokers should not be allowed to buy e-cigarettes

The Norwegian government wants to allow e-cigarettes and e-liquid with nicotine. But only in tobacco flavours and with an age limit of 25 years. The age limit for cigarettes is 18.

Urgent need for input on EU taxes on e-liquids

ETHRA urges snus and vejp users to have their say on EU plans to harmonise taxes on tobacco and e-liquid - before it's too late.

Broad political support for harm reduction in the UK

Higher nicotine levels, better information for smokers on the risks of e-cigarettes and higher age limits. These are the proposals of a broad political committee in the UK.

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.