Snus and pouches archive

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.

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.

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.

How the EU e-juice tax could affect Sweden

The European Commission is likely to propose an EU-wide e-liquid tax before the end of the year. "This could have consequences in Sweden, even though we already have the tax that the EU is likely to...

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...

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.

Category: Snus and sachets

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

Road users and snus users take centre stage in Almedalen

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

Study: Snus helps most people quit smoking in Norway

Government examines more bans on nicotine products

How the EU e-juice tax could affect Sweden

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

Dutch ban on nicotine pouches finalised

Norway: Massive criticism of ban on selling snus online

Finland: Shops can now sell strong nicotine pouches.

Norway: Flavour ban for e-cigs - but not for nicotine pouches and snus

Call to action: "Report EU survey on nicotine products - pure propaganda"