In Sweden, Teen Anti-Tobacco Movement Stalled by Pouches, Snus

In Sweden, teen anti-tobacco movement stalled by pouches, snus

UPPSALA, Sweden — For Swedish youth, it’s unavoidable.  Enter nearly any restaurant or bar in Sweden, and you’ll see tables with a cluster of plastic packs of nicotine pouches, or snus, in the center. On social media, influencers tout mini-crocheted purses designed to fit a plastic canister and crystal adorned boxes. Nicotine pouches have become a Swedish social statement — as commonplace as sharing a post-meal tin of mints. “It’s so normalized …

Science Advances But Policy Regresses: The Global War on Nicotine Pouches

A recently published international study based on a trial conducted in 2024, has shed new light on the evolving landscape of nicotine pouch technology, offering hope for oral nicotine users seeking lower-risk alternatives. As policymakers across Europe double down on bans and restrictive measures, scientific advancements have consistently indicatd that not all nicotine products carry […]