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Sweden has stepped up its opposition to proposed nicotine pouch bans in France and Spain, sending formal letters to both governments and calling the measures “absurd.” The correspondence, signed by Swedish trade minister Benjamin Dousa and dated 24 September, urges Paris and…
Flavor bans for vaping are associated with increased cigarette use and black-market activity, including the risk of youth access and reduced consumer safety, according to a new policy paper from the Tholos Foundation. The report draws on a combination of academic literature,…
Spain's plans to ban all nicotine pouches and most vapes have hit a significant roadblock, with six fellow European Union member states lodging formal objections to the proposed legislation.  According to documents seen by El Confidencial, Italy, Sweden, Greece, the Czech Republic,…
A vaping ban on Barcelona’s beaches has been overturned after a successful appeal from anti-smoking campaigners.  The Former Smokers Association appealed against the local legislation that has been in force since July 2022. Being caught vaping or smoking on the seafront of…
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