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Luxembourg criticised for proposing de facto ban on nicotine pouches

Luxembourg has been widely criticised for its proposed ‘de facto’ ban on nicotine pouches. The European Commission, Greece and Sweden have all raised several objections to the draft Bill, which limits the strength of nicotine pouches to a very low 0.048g and…

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France’s vape and nicotine pouch bans could trap millions in smoking, report warns

A new report from global health advocacy group Smoke Free Sweden compares the prohibitive tobacco control policies of France with the Swedes’ more regulatory approach. It highlights how Sweden’s embrace of nicotine alternatives, such as vapes and snus, has resulted in the…

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Bulgaria’s proposed vape laws will harm fight against smoking, warns global health body

Bulgaria’s proposed regulations on vapes and other nicotine alternatives are a “significant backward step” in Europe’s fight against smoking, a global health body has warned. Smoke-Free Sweden says that if made law, the “short-sighted measures” will deprive adult smokers of crucial tools…

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Denmark’s new limit on nicotine pouch strength to start in July

Denmark’s strict new limit on the maximum strength of nicotine pouches will take effect in July. The executive order will make it illegal to sell nicotine pouches, a product placed between the lip and the gum, above the low strength of 9mg. …

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Nicotine does NOT cause cancer or heart disease, top cardiologist tells doctors

Nicotine is not carcinogenic and does not cause heart disease, a leading cardiologist has told a doctors’ convention. Professor Reuven Zimlichman, Director of the Institute for Quality in Medicine at the Israeli Medical Association, explained that nicotine is addictive but does not…

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South Australia’s nicotine pouch ban will “cost thousands of lives,” health experts warn

South Australia has become the first state in Australia to ban the sale of nicotine pouches - but health experts warn the move will “cost thousands of lives”. The pouches, which release nicotine when placed between the gum and lip, have been…

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Luxembourg vows not to ban disposable vapes

Luxembourg will not be imposing a national ban on disposable vapes, the government has said. The Health Ministry acknowledged the need to reduce harm to the environment and prevent young people taking up vaping, but said it believes “a ban targeting disposable…

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France one step closer to banning nicotine pouches and disposable vapes

France is one step closer to banning nicotine pouches and disposable vapes after its proposals passed a major legal hurdle. The country’s health minister Geneviève Darrieussecq announced her intention to ban nicotine pouches, despite their proven effectiveness at helping smokers to quit,…

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The most successful aid for quitting smoking? Vapes.

Smoking is the leading cause of early and preventable death, killing eight million people globally every year. The world is on a mission to stamp out the deadly habit - but most countries are far behind their targets of becoming ‘smoke free’. …

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