snus archive

New directives for the agency - harm reduction to be part of anti-smoking efforts

The Swedish strategy for managing tobacco and nicotine use is to change. In practice, this means that the Public Health Agency of Sweden will in future take into account the fact that different forms of nicotine use...

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,...

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.

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".

Umeå University: School staff should not be allowed to use snus during working hours

Pupils in primary and secondary schools will not be allowed to use nicotine during school hours. But the ban should also apply to all teachers and school staff. This is the opinion of Umeå University in its consultation response to the...

Acute snus shortage in Norway since Gothenburg factory fire

Snus has started to appear in shops in Norway. Several media outlets reported this during the week. The reason is the fire that broke out in a snus factory in Gothenburg in the spring.

New snuff bag impressed dentists - Can reduce gum pain

Snus users who suffer from irritated gums can reduce their discomfort by switching to a new type of snus bag. That's according to 20 Swedish dentists who spent five weeks testing pouches with...

Harm reduction in the welfare state - Inside the head of a snuff general

With almost ten years in the snus industry, Patrik Strömer has a lot to do in a charged debate that has suddenly flared up. A 200-year-old cultural product has suddenly turned into tobacco harm reduction on the world stage. Vejpkollen takes...

Swedish nicotine pouch exports in the EU - "A market worth 50 billion"

What is the future of nicotine pouches in the EU and how can Swedish politicians act to secure the products in the future? This was the question posed by Swedish snus manufacturers to political youth bans in Almedalen. The question was put to...

Nicotine use in Sweden is neither increasing nor decreasing - but fewer people are smoking

The use of nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes is increasing along with snus use. At the same time, overall nicotine use is not increasing and daily smoking remains at 6%.

EU elections: why nicotine and white snus have become an election issue

Amid the flurry of 'Swexit' comments and angry outcries about corrupt EU politicians, it's quite clear that the issue of nicotine stirs emotions. And our politicians, from right to left, are good at...

After criticism: "The difference between men who sniff and women who smoke is the key"

Swedish politicians have missed the fundamental message of harm reduction and Swedish snus use. At least in their election manifestos. This is the view of the Swedish Snus Commission, which is now hitting back at claims that information in its reports has been...