The future of snus in Europe
The European Commission is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the EU legislative framework on tobacco control, the so-called Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
The existing directive covers traditional cigarettes and novel tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco and has imposed severe restrictions.
Regarding Sweden’s snus, a moist oral tobacco product with roots dating back to the 18th century, the directive explicitly bans its circulation in the EU market.
However, snus advocates insist that the product should have a place in the EU legislation.
This report explores the case of snus in the EU landscape.
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Next Commission will make ‘political’ decisions on tobacco directive, EU official says
News | Health 14-02-2024
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Political decisions about the future of novel tobacco and nicotine products in Europe will be made by the next European Commission, EU spokesperson Stefan de Keersmaecker told EURACTIV, punting tobacco firmly beyond June’s elections.
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Does Sweden’s snus have a European future?
Video | Health 01-02-2024
Snus is a moist oral tobacco product with roots dating back to the 18th century. It is considered one of the first novel tobacco products as it took several centuries for other products, such as heated tobacco, electronic cigarettes or nicotine pouches, to emerge on the market as alternatives to cigarettes.
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Does Sweden’s snus have a European future?
Video | Health 29-01-2024
Snus is a moist oral tobacco product with roots dating back to the 18th century
