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400 shops phase out smoking tobacco - "Huge step for harm reduction"

The announcement that Reitan Convenience, which owns Pressbyrån and 7-eleven, among others, is to phase out its range of cigarettes was received with mixed feelings. But for companies that sell and distribute smokeless nicotine products, the...

Study: Less risk of chest pain among vejpers compared to smokers

People who use regular cigarettes are at a significantly higher risk of chest pain compared to those who do not use tobacco at all or only use e-cigarettes. This is according to a new study of 11 000 nicotine users.

Tobacco giant: "Cigarette sales decline most where alternatives are allowed"

The number of smokers switching to heated tobacco is increasing, with 33 million ex-smokers currently using the best-known system, IQOS, manufactured by the tobacco company Phillip Morris. At the same time, cigarette sales are falling.

Researchers: "Counseling and e-cigs very effective in quitting smoking"

Hundreds of smokers visiting emergency departments in England were offered free e-cigarettes for a period. At the same time, they were given advice on how to quit smoking. After six months, the researchers evaluated the subjects' smoking habits.

Vejpning changed Ana's life - both personally and professionally

Ana Georgieva Zlatkova was in her mid-10s, fresh out of a backbreaking job in a meat factory, chain-smoking and feeling generally miserable. Today, she has swapped cigarettes for e-cigs and runs the company "My...

Retailers warn: "Half of all snus varieties will be banned"

One in two cans of snus could disappear from shops. That will be the result if the government inquiry's proposal on nicotine limits for snus becomes reality. Sweden's largest retailer of snus and nicotine pouches is now warning of the consequences. "It...

Not an uncommon sight - shops are fronting with e-cigs - and now cigarette sales are declining in favor of e-cigs. snus and nicotine pouches.

Two EU countries move closer to banning disposable vejps

Belgium gets permission from the EU to ban single-use weapons. France is now expected to follow suit. The ban will prevent young people from vejpa, but is also likely to affect many adults trying to quit smoking.

No decisions on new nicotine products - but hot debate on flavors

There were no new decisions on either smoke-free nicotine or cigarettes in the Swedish Parliament after last week's debate in plenary. Nevertheless, opinions differed widely on how the Swedish Parliament should deal with...

Study: Road users got whiter teeth after quitting smoking

A unique study from the University of Catania in Italy showed that quitters who switch to vejpning and heated tobacco products can regain whiter tooth enamel, similar to that of non-smokers.

New Zealand scraps generational ban on cigarettes

New Zealand will neither introduce a generational ban on cigarette sales nor introduce requirements for low-nicotine cigarettes. This was recently announced by the country's new government. The reason is the risk of losing tax revenue, but also that...

Scientists warn: smokers think e-cigarettes are more dangerous than cigarettes

Over half of all smokers in England believe that vejping via e-cigarettes is as dangerous or even more dangerous than smoking cigarettes. This is despite the fact that the authorities continuously inform to the contrary....

Vejpning leads to more successful quits in England

A new UK study shows clear links between the increase in e-cigarette use and the rise in successful quit attempts at population level.