Nicotine in politics-archive

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.

EU tightens rules on batteries - disposable models could be 'phased out'

Built-in non-rechargeable batteries could be phased out of the EU market as early as 2030, after the European Parliament voted in favour of new legislation on batteries.

Government examines more bans on nicotine products

The government is investigating the possibility of banning the storage of tobacco and other nicotine products. The reason is that tobacco and other nicotine products have become an important part of the income of criminal organisations.

He weighs in on Finland's flavour ban

Is it possible to use e-cigarettes in a country whose government is doing everything to prevent it? Vejpkollen met with Jari Ollikka, road user and spokesperson for the consumer organisation Vapers Finland.

"Young people are choosing vapes - smoking is disappearing"

Disposable vapes have become a fad, especially among young people. At the same time, smoking is declining sharply in the same group, says sustainability expert Clive Bates.

Big push for the recycling of disposable vapes

The company Veolia, together with vape company Totally Wicked, has launched a system for recycling disposable vapes.

Chronicle: How politicians are creating a new Al Capone?

Chronicle: "WHO, Non Smoking Generation, Doctors Against Tobacco and similar organisations have an agenda that leads to disaster." writes Karl-Åke Johansson, NNA Sweden

EU proposal could put an end to single-use models

Disposable weapons could be a thing of the past in a few years. This is because the EU is about to approve a new regulation to regulate built-in batteries.

Chronicle: Hello, government - time to start doing good!

Chronicle: So, Uncle / Aunt State, how about actually checking up on the situation when people import a couple of hundred disposables? Is it a private person who has 400 disposables in ...

Action: Eradicate cigarettes - with Vikings, vapes and snuff boxes

"Snus, e-cigs and nicotine pouches have led you to have the lowest smoking rate in the EU, and are considered almost smoke-free by the WHO. Sweden should be an example to other countries." says...

"We must find a sustainable solution for disposable weapons"

User-friendly disposable vapes increase the potential for harm minimisation for smokers. But environmental and sustainability issues need to be addressed, says John Dunne, Director General of UKVIA, the UK industry organisation.

Tax increase on e-cigarettes leads to more young smokers

When taxes on e-cigarettes and e-liquid are high, smoking increases. This is especially true among young adults. This is according to a new study from Yale University.