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Snus Rebellion: "Don't let EU bureaucrats ban white snus"

With a powerful message to Swedish snus users, Snusupproret has quickly gained thousands of followers on Facebook. The aim is to put the issue of nicotine pouches and traditional snus on the map ahead of the European elections.

Fighting for harm minimisation in the EU - "Risk of a ban on nicotine pouches this spring"

Persistent reports, albeit unconfirmed by official sources, suggest that the availability of smokeless nicotine products, such as white snus, may be severely restricted. If the EU Commission gets its way.

Reduced tax on snus attracts a lot of attention

"A disaster". "A proposal influenced by the tobacco industry". "A model for other EU countries to follow" The government's plans to reduce the tax on snus and to finance the measure with increased taxes...

Urgent need for input on EU taxes on e-liquids

ETHRA urges snus and vejp users to have their say on EU plans to harmonise taxes on tobacco and e-liquid - before it's too late.

EU wants to further restrict e-cigarettes

The European Commission wants to restrict e-cigarettes - to fight cancer. "Ignoring the testimony of thousands of users and scientific evidence"

Estonia cancels tax on e-liquid

Estonia randomly removes the tax on e-liquid. The reason is a growing black market and increasing cross-border trade.

Major survey on e-cigarettes in the EU

How do Europeans use e-cigarettes and other smokeless nicotine products? Over 25,000 e-cigarette users have so far responded to the ETHRA survey.

Lobby organisation ETHRA fights for vejpares' rights in the EU

Fighting for e-cigarettes in Europe

Flavour restrictions, heavy taxation and outright bans are on the agenda as the EU reviews its directives. ETHRA is a voice for e-cigarettes in the EU.