The department is proposing regulations that would remove all distinctive branding and attractive features from cigarette packages, such as distinct colours, images and other brand-specific features
Brands selling both nicotine and nicotine-free without manufacturing separation
Latest statistics from the Swedish Council for Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs April 2, 2026 EU report risks derailing smoke-free goals with attack on safer nicotine products STOCKHOLM International health experts today accused the European Commission of undermining its own smoke-free ambitions and putting millions of lives at risk by targeting safer nicotine alternatives that are helping April 2, 2026 Swedish lawmakers praised for challenging Frances absurd nicotine ban STOCKHOLM International health experts have praised Swedish MEPs for their revolt against Frances sweeping ban on nicotine pouches, warning the prohibition is disproportionate, unscientific and risks undermining both public health April 1, 2026 EU tax crackdown on safer nicotine defies science and reality, expert warns BRUSSELS European policymakers are putting lives at risk with their unscientific push for punitive taxes on safer nicotine alternatives, a leading addiction researcher has warned
Too much, and your tobacco just wont burn properly
Warnings became prevalent but unpopular, mainly due to the political influences held by tobacco growers
