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Norwegian vejpare and scientists try to stop the taste ban

A flavor ban and severe supply restrictions for e-cigarette users. This is what the Norwegian government proposes. Now users are calling on all of Norway's vejp users to speak out.

Markus Lindblad, Snusbolaget, calls on Swedish snus users to speak out against the EU

Warns of tax shock and taste ban on white snus

"We risk a tax shock and a taste ban for white snus. One million Swedish users should speak out." So says Snusbolaget's head of communications, Markus Lindblad, as the EU moves towards harmonized taxes on nicotine products.

Shop owner: "Raise the age limit to buy vapes"

"Raise the age limit and ensure that products can only be sent to the registered address for online purchases." So says 1TP8Shop owner David Vilja.

Criticism of FHM report on relative risks of nicotine

Report on the risks of nicotine use is criticized - "It was a piece of cake"

"The report does not provide users with clear information on relative risks, but only assumptions that are more opinions than scientifically based claims" say Karl-Åke Johansson and Samuel Lundell, active in the consumer-driven NNA Sweden and...

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. That's according to Philip Morris International's head of Europe, Massimo Andolina.

Road users and snus users take the stage in Almedalen

Users' voices are often missing from the debate on nicotine and harm reduction. Why is this the case? Vejpkollen and the Swedish Snus Association are asking the question in Almedalen 2023.

EU tightens rules on batteries - disposable models could be 'phased out'

Built-in, non-rechargeable batteries could be phased out of the EU market as early as 2030, after the European Parliament approved new legislation on batteries.

Han vejpar in the Finland of the taste ban

Is it possible to use e-cigarettes in a country whose government is doing everything to prevent it? Vejpkollen met with Jari Ollikka, vejp user and spokesperson for the consumer association Vapers Finland.

"Young people choose vapes - smoking on the way out"

Disposable guns have become a fad, especially among young people. At the same time, smoking is falling sharply among the same group, says sustainability expert Clive Bates.

"We need to find a sustainable solution for disposable weapons"

User-friendly disposable vapes increase the potential for harm reduction for smokers. But environmental and sustainability issues need to be addressed, says John Dunne, Director General of UKVIA.

Cracking down on illegal sales to young people

The UK government is investing £3 million to reduce the illegal sale of e-cigarettes to minors. This follows Health Minister Neil O'Brien's finding that more and more young people are getting their hands on disposable...

England: Government distributes e-cigarettes to 1 million smokers

The UK government is launching a major program to reduce smoking in the country. As part of the initiative, one million smokers will receive free e-cigarettes. First up are pregnant smokers and smokers...