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Johan Hultberg (M) wants to reduce the harm caused by nicotine use in Sweden

He has fought for a new nicotine policy: "Finally a victory for common sense"

"This is a victory for common sense. Finally, we have a tobacco policy that focuses on real outcomes - less harm from nicotine use" says Johan Hultberg (M), who has long fought to...

Harm reduction in focus as government changes tobacco policy

The Swedish government is changing its tobacco policy objective to include harm reduction as part of the fight against smoking. "This is an important change of course and a sign that the government has listened to us...

More smokers are getting help via 'Swap to stop' in England

England is reaping success in getting people to quit smoking with e-cigarettes. The national 'Swap to Stop' programme is spreading from local authority to local authority, but at the same time the government is introducing new bans...

The black market for disposable models is booming in Prohibition Denmark

Denmark's government has been cracking down on vejps for some years. A previous ban on flavoured e-juices was recently expanded to make it illegal to both import and sell disposable vejps in large quantities.

Canadian government cuts off access to white snus

Canada. From the relatively recent approval of nicotine pouches as a smoking cessation aid by the country's health authority - the Minister of Health has now banned their sale, except in pharmacies. And they can only taste like mint.

Swedish Bar Association: Lack of clarity in the proposal on nicotine-free school hours

I am in favour of banning nicotine in schools. But there must be clear limits on where and to whom the ban should actually apply. This is what the Swedish Bar Association writes in its consultation response to the report "Safe growth without nicotine,...

New Zealand switches focus from cigarettes to vejp

New Zealand has announced it will ban disposable vejps and increase fines for those selling the products to minors. The country has switched from a left to a right-wing government and seemingly from harsh...

Norwegian government wants to ban online snus sales

The Norwegian government's recent proposal to ban the online sale of snus and other tobacco products has triggered strong reactions and heated debate. The idea is criticised from both the right and the left.

Weaning as effective as varenicline in smoking cessation

A clinical study from Finland shows that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes can be just as effective as the drug varenicline in helping people quit smoking.

SKR: "Nicotine ban during school hours only creates conflicts"

Banning the use of various nicotine products during school hours would be impossible to control. This is the conclusion reached by a number of stakeholders in their responses to the report "Growing up safely without nicotine, alcohol and nitrous oxide".

Hong Kong bans the use of smokeless nicotine products

Hong Kong is the next region in the world to introduce tough laws against vejpning. After banning both sales and imports already in 2022, a total ban on personal use is now planned.

Authority wants to reduce nicotine content in white snus to pharmaceutical levels

Reduce the nicotine content of white snus to 4 milligrams per gram. This is what the County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland proposes in its consultation response to the report "Safe childhood without nicotine, alcohol and nitrous oxide".