Snus
Reporting on tobacco-containing oral snus, its use, evidence and regulation. Tobacco-free nicotine pouches have their own hub; this distinction matters when comparing research, markets and legal rules.
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Smoking among young Swiss people falls by almost a quarter in two years
The proportion of young people smoking in Switzerland fell by almost a quarter between 2023 and 2025, while monthly vaping remained broadly stable.
Harm reduction critics reject Sweden’s success in reducing smoking
A tightly controlled webinar that excluded many consumer voices has mounted a sharp attack on Sweden’s world-leading record on smoking reduction - dismissing the role of safer nicotine products and questioning the science behind harm reduction.
EU commissioner claims smoke-free products do not reduce health risks
The European Union’s health commissioner has claimed that smoke-free nicotine products do not reduce health risks compared with cigarettes, contradicting evidence from multiple health authorities.
