Nicotine in the World archive

Finland: Nicotine pouches remain in shops - with tax and "adult flavours"

Despite threats of a ban, the Finnish government is now pivoting on the issue of nicotine pouches. The products, which until just a month ago were classified as medicines and could only be bought with a prescription, will...

Study: Snus helps most people quit smoking in Norway

Snus is the aid that helps most people to quit smoking in Norway. This is according to a study recently published by researchers at the Norwegian Public Health Agency.

Finland: Tobacco giant to launch tobacco-flavoured e-cigs

An e-cigarette market where only one flavour is allowed and there is little competition from both vape companies and other tobacco companies. In Finland, PMI has emerged as one of the few players actually selling...

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.

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.

New Zealand: "vaping central to reducing smoking"

Avnicotinised cigarettes and tough bans. What's happening in New Zealand and what role do e-cigs play in the country's tough tobacco policy? Anti-tobacco and harm minimisation campaigner Ben Youdan explains.

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.

Dutch ban on nicotine pouches finalised

It is now clear that the Netherlands will ban the future sale of nicotine pouches in the country. This follows the government's decision to implement a legislative change that moves nicotine pouches from food legislation to regulation under the Tobacco Act.

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.