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Researchers are studying the impact of e-cigarettes on health.

Large study explores the long-term effects of vaping

400 former non-smokers are taking part in a major study on the long-term health effects of smoking. The study is the first of its kind.

Snus tax and nicotine ban at SSU congress

Abolished contributions to the Non Smoking Generation, higher taxes on snus and a generational ban on the purchase of nicotine. These are some of the proposals that the Social Democratic Youth Union (SSU) will consider at its congress in the autumn...

Norwegian road users and researchers try to stop the flavour ban

Banning flavours and severely restricting the supply of e-cigarettes. This is what the Norwegian government is proposing. Now users are calling on all of Norway's road users to speak out.

Study: E-cigarettes helped COPD patients improve health

Smokers with COPD can improve their health by replacing cigarettes with e-cigarettes. This is according to a new long-term study.

"We are working to move away from one-off models"

Sustainability. Several major distributors and manufacturers of disposable models are now focusing on downsizing sustainable pod systems. "Disposable weapons are not the future"

Holiday special: Banning e-cigs in 40 countries

In which countries can you buy and use e-cigarettes? Or perhaps more importantly, in which countries can you NOT do so? An updated list for travelling road warriors.

Four burglaries in one month - 'A nightmare'

The small roadside shop in Karlskrona was hit by four burglaries in one month. Now Mateo Lozano hopes the nightmare month will finally be over.

Markus Lindblad, Snusbolaget, urges Swedish snus users to speak out against the EU.

Warns of tax shock and flavour ban on white snus

"We risk a tax shock and a flavour ban on white snus. One million Swedish users should speak out immediately." So says Snusbolaget's Head of Communications Markus Lindblad, as the EU moves closer to minimising taxes on nicotine products.

Shopkeepers: "Raise the age limit for buying vapes"

"Raise the age limit and make sure that products can only be sent to the address of record for online purchases." Says David Vilja, owner of Vejpshop.

Report on the relative risks of nicotine criticised by the FHM

Study on the risks of nicotine use is criticised - "It bit off more than it could chew"

"The report does not provide users with clear information on relative risks, but only assumptions that are more opinion than science-based claims" say Karl-Åke Johansson and Samuel Lundell, active in the consumer-driven NNA Sweden and...

PMI: 'We need to be careful when launching smoke-free products'

Opposition to new nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches, could lead to increased cigarette sales. This is the view of Philip Morris International's European Director, Massimo Andolina.

Road users and snus users take centre stage in Almedalen

Users' voices are often missing from the debate on nicotine and harm reduction. Why is this the case? Vejpkollen and Snusarnas riksförbund ask this question in Almedalen 2023.