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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.

Campaigning for harm reduction in the EU - "Risk of nicotine pouch ban this spring"

Anecdotal reports, albeit unconfirmed by officials, suggest that access to smokeless nicotine products, such as white snus, may be severely restricted. If the European Commission has 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 cut taxes on snus and to finance the measure with higher taxes...

Hurry to have your say on EU taxes on e-liquid

ETHRA calls on snus and vejp users to have their say on EU plans to harmonize 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 testimonies of thousands of users and scientific evidence"

Estonia abolishes tax on e-liquid

Estonia is temporarily removing taxes on e-liquids. 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 responded to the ETHRAS survey so far.

Lobbying organization ETHRA fights for vejpares rights in the EU

Fighting for e-cigarettes in Europe

Taste 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.