Ireland’s Taoiseach has been accused of dangerously misleading smokers after claiming vapes are “nearly worse than cigarettes” and signalling support for an outright ban. Micheál Martin’s comments contradict the latest evidence…
In 1974, cigarettes were part of the fabric of British life. People lit up in offices, railway carriages and hospital waiting rooms, cigarettes were advertised almost everywhere and used by…
Major new research which identifies vapes as the most effective quit-smoking aid should guide UK lawmakers as they consider strict new rules on safer nicotine alternatives, say international health experts.…
Smokers who use nicotine vapes are up to 67% MORE LIKELY to quit than those using traditional nicotine-replacement therapy, the world’s most respected authority on medical evidence reveals today. Vapes…
Smoke Free Sweden was founded in March 2023 on a straightforward observation: Sweden was on course to end smoking, and almost nobody outside Sweden had noticed. The founding research, The…
Britons are being urged to speak up and defend the tools helping their country eradicate cigarettes. Lawmakers in London are planning new restrictions on safer nicotine alternatives, which have helped…
A major new report in America’s most prestigious medical journal has declared that vapes should be offered to smokers trying to kick the habit for good. The landmark study was…
International health experts are urging Europe to regulate tobacco and nicotine products according to their relative risk, as the bloc prepares to overhaul its rules to combat smoking. In a…
International health experts have welcomed an EU-level challenge that has delayed Ireland’s sweeping restrictions on safer nicotine alternatives. The intervention by Greece and Italy forces Dublin to reconsider rules that…
International health experts have welcomed a Sweden-led formal EU objection to Poland’s proposed crackdown on safer nicotine alternatives, warning that politicians must put science before ideology. Poland is planning sweeping…
International health experts have warned Estonia’s lawmakers that proposed restrictions on oral nicotine pouches would trap smokers with deadly cigarettes by making safer alternatives too weak to help them switch.…
Compelling new evidence from the UK’s leading voice on tobacco control shows e-cigarettes are playing an increasingly central role in the battle to reduce smoking. The official survey data from…
International health experts have warned Bangladesh’s lawmakers that proposed restrictions on oral nicotine pouches would be a backward step in the fight against smoking, which is killing more than 130,000…
Major new research by international health experts shows South Korea’s negative approach to smoke-free nicotine products is sabotaging the fight against smoking, which kills more than 68,000 people in the…
Major new research reveals that New Zealand’s progressive approach to vaping has resulted in an unprecedented decline in smoking across all age groups, strengthening the case for safer nicotine alternatives…
An anti-science campaign that misrepresents the risks of safer smoke-free nicotine products is trapping millions of smokers with cigarettes that will ultimately kill them, international experts warn today. The alert…
The world’s most influential health regulator has recognised that nicotine pouches can dramatically reduce smokers’ risk of deadly disease – just as the European Union is considering new restrictions that…
France won 3-0 on the pitch on Tuesday night, but the Swedes can still celebrate today as champions in the contest to cut smoking and save lives. Sweden’s daily smoking…
Before a ball has been kicked in tonight’s FIFA World Cup knockout clash between Sweden and France, the Scandinavian nation has already claimed victory in another high-stakes contest. International health…
International health experts have urged Brazil’s lawmakers to reduce smoking and save lives by acknowledging the potential of safer nicotine alternatives. In a submission to Brazil’s health regulator ANVISA, Smoke…
SUBMISSION TO ANVISA [Download the pdf version of the submission here] Targeted Consultation No. 6/2026 on Nicotine Products Call for Contribution Notice No. 3/2026 Submitted by: Smoke Free Sweden (SFS)…
International health experts say Europe’s lawmakers have today prioritised politics over public health by voting against a report that would have formally recognised that different nicotine products carry different levels…
Major new research shows Ireland’s negative approach to safer nicotine products risks reversing progress against smoking and trapping millions with deadly cigarettes. A new Smoke Free Sweden report comparing Ireland…
International health experts today unveiled their five-point blueprint for a smoke-free Europe, amid growing concern that policymakers are set to reverse hard-won gains in the fight against deadly cigarettes. The…
Submission by Smoke Free Sweden (SFS) [DOWNLOAD THE PDF VERSION OF THE SUBMISSION HERE] Meet the Authors: We are a collective of global physicians and experts with a focus on…
Europe’s Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi has come under fresh attack for the “Trumpification of EU health policy” following his latest misleading claims about nicotine, vaping and tobacco harm reduction. Várhelyi’s…
International health experts today hailed Sweden’s success in blocking new EU-wide taxes that would have increased the excise on nicotine pouches by up to 700%. Sweden’s Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson…
International health experts celebrated World No Tobacco Day with news from the European Parliament that Sweden has become the first EU nation to achieve smoke-free status. In a post published…
On World No Tobacco Day (May 31), citizens across Europe are being urged to have their say in a debate that could decide whether millions more smokers successfully quit –…
Europe’s new official tobacco control rankings are “a celebration of failure” that risk entrenching the consumption of deadly cigarettes, according to international health experts. The report, compiled by the EU-funded…
International health experts have praised Sweden’s Trade Minister for laying bare the “absurdity” of France’s sweeping ban on nicotine pouches, warning that the move punishes smokers seeking safer alternatives and risks…
Citizens, health professionals, scientists and consumers across Europe have a rare chance to make their voices heard in a crucial European Commission consultation that could shape the future of smoking…
by Dr Delon Human, leader of Smoke Free Sweden The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest report on nicotine pouches claims to expose the marketing tactics behind the global rise of…
LEADING international economists are warning that the European Union’s proposed new taxes on smokeless nicotine products could undermine efforts to reduce smoking, discourage smokers from switching to safer alternatives and…
BRUSSELS – Europe’s Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi has doubled-down in his misinformation campaign against smoke-free nicotine products in the face of fierce criticism from leading international scientists. Despite being publicly…
Belgium’s decision to ban flavoured vapes has come under fire from international health experts, who warn the move will sabotage quit-smoking efforts and push former smokers back to deadly cigarettes.…
International health experts have cautiously welcomed Argentina’s decision to withdraw a blanket ban on smokeless nicotine products – but insist that greater access to these safer alternatives is key to…
International health experts have criticised new attempts by Spanish lawmakers to limit adult access to safer nicotine alternatives that could help combat their smoking crisis. The country’s two main political…
Increased use of smoke-free nicotine products such as vapes and oral pouches can turn the world ‘smoke-free’ by 2040, according to ground-breaking new research by international health experts. The major…
Vaping has surpassed smoking in Great Britain for the first time since records began in 1974, in a historic crossover that international health experts say vindicates the harm reduction approach…
STOCKHOLM, 15 April – International health experts have urged European policymakers to rethink their approach to tobacco control, warning that the EU risks overlooking the world’s most successful anti-smoking model…
Sweden’s success must inform Europe’s next tobacco policy TO: Sandra Gallina, Director-General for the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) Dear Director-General, I write in response…
STOCKHOLM – Sensational new research shows that Sweden is wiping out smoking even faster than previously thought. Latest statistics from the Swedish Council for Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs…
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…
STOCKHOLM – International health experts have praised Swedish MEPs for their revolt against France’s sweeping ban on nicotine pouches, warning the prohibition is disproportionate, unscientific and risks undermining both public health…
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. Greek cardiologist Konstantinos Farsalinos…
BRUSSELS – Europe risks falling behind in the fight against smoking as the UK and Sweden drive down cigarette use through safer alternatives, according to international public health expert Dr Mark…
International health experts have condemned the European Commission’s approval of a “reckless” Bulgarian ban on disposable e-cigarettes, warning that the move will drive smokers back to deadly combustible tobacco and…
International health experts today hailed MEP Jessica Polfjärd for warning Brussels officials not to undermine the Swedish harm-reduction strategy that has driven the country to the brink of smoke-free status. Polfjärd (EPP,…
STOCKHOLM – A scientific paper claiming to link vaping with cancer has been formally retracted by the Journal of Cancer Policy after editors found serious flaws that undermined its conclusions.…
BRUSSELS – On International Women’s Day (March 8), health experts are warning Brussels against jeopardising women’s health by restricting or banning nicotine pouches that have helped drive one of the world’s…
STOCKHOLM – A group of 23 leading European scientists has publicly challenged “false and misleading” claims made by EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi about smoke-free nicotine products. In an open…
STOCKHOLM – International health experts have criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for portraying safer nicotine alternatives as a public health menace, rather than recognising their role in accelerating declines…
STOCKHOLM – International health experts are urging European policymakers to rethink proposals that would hike taxes on lower-risk nicotine products, after a key EU advisory body warned such moves could…
STOCKHOLM – A major new scientific review reveals that oral nicotine pouches show all the signs of being the safest and most effective method of helping smokers to give up…
BRASILIA – Brazil is losing the battle against smoking due its negative stance on safer nicotine alternatives, according to a major new report released today. Leading international health experts have…
MADRID – New research exposing an alarming rise in lung cancer mortality among Spanish women has triggered fierce criticism of Spain’s proposed ban on oral nicotine pouches, with international health…
STOCKHOLM – A growing revolt by EU member states against restrictive laws on safer nicotine alternatives is sending a clear warning to the European Commission as it considers changes to EU-wide tobacco control…
BRUSSELS – Sweden’s rapid progress towards ‘smoke-free’ status is an “inconvenient” reality that contradicts those who seek to crack down on safer nicotine alternatives, say advocates of harm reduction. MEP…
BRUSSELS – International experts met MEPs today to deliver this do-or-die plea: oral nicotine pouches are the game-changer in the war on smoking and must be made accessible, acceptable and…
STOCKHOLM – Leading international health experts have welcomed research dispelling the myth that safer nicotine alternatives are a “gateway” product for the underage. New evidence from New Zealand shows that…
STOCKHOLM – Leading international health experts have accused the European Commission of engaging in anti-vaccine-style science denial after it rejected overwhelming evidence that smoke-free nicotine products reduce smoking and smoking-related disease. The…
BUENOS AIRES – As millions of smokers embark on New Year’s resolutions to quit, new evidence from international health experts proves that safer nicotine alternatives such as vapes and oral nicotine…
STOCKHOLM, Major new research has delivered a stark warning to governments considering punitive taxes on safer nicotine alternatives: when lower-risk products are made less affordable, most users return to smoking…
STOCKHOLM – A major new report by international health experts reveals how safer nicotine alternatives could be the most effective new weapon in the fight against oral disease that afflicts…
Berlin – International health experts met in Berlin on Monday 24th November to confront one of Germany’s most urgent public-health challenges: a stalled smoking rate that continues to claim 130,000…
LUSAKA – Zambia’s new tobacco bill risks depriving smokers of their best chance to quit the deadly habit, according to a landmark new report released today. The comparative study, Tale…
Berlin is to host a major policy debate examining whether Sweden’s rapid progress towards becoming the world’s first smoke-free nation could offer a blueprint for German policymakers trying to reduce…
STOCKHOLM – International health experts have commended New Zealand Associate Health Minister Casey Costello for defending safer nicotine alternatives against misinformation from pressure groups that is putting millions of lives…
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s restrictive approach to safer nicotine alternatives is blocking escape routes for tobacco users and squandering the chance to save 85,000 lives, according to a major new…
STOCKHOLM – International health experts today warned that misinformation about safer nicotine alternatives is endangering millions of lives by convincing smokers to stick with deadly cigarettes. New statistics published by Our World in…
By Dr. Hiroya Kumamaru Over the past decade, Japan has achieved one of the most significant public health shifts in the world. The introduction of heated tobacco products has transformed…
STOCKHOLM – Sweden has become the world’s first smoke-free nation, with adult smoking below 5%, according to new data forecasts by Swedish economist David Sundén. This milestone, reportedly achieved on Saturday October…
By Martin Cullip Over the past decade, the United Kingdom has quietly built one of the world’s most successful public health strategies for reducing smoking. By embedding vaping into NHS…
By Dr. Delon Human Smoking remains a major public health challenge in the Caribbean. In Trinidad and Tobago, for example, almost one in three men smokes[1]. Elsewhere across the region, the…
STOCKHOLM – International health experts have condemned the European Commission’s latest offensive against safer nicotine alternatives, calling it a “dangerous and misguided assault” on products that are helping millions of…
STOCKHOLM – Leading international health experts have issued a strong warning to the Spanish government over its draft tobacco bill, cautioning that equating safer nicotine alternatives with cigarettes will condemn…
International experts urge policymakers to embrace harm reduction ahead of WHO tobacco summit STOCKHOLM – A landmark new report by international health experts reveals how safer nicotine alternatives are…
Health experts slam EU policies driving smokers back to cigarettes. International health experts have slammed France’s ban on nicotine pouches, warning that it will criminalise ordinary Europeans crossing borders with…
STOCKHOLM – A coalition of 83 leading international health experts has issued a stark warning to the European Commission: imposing high taxes on safer nicotine alternatives will protect the cigarette…
STOCKHOLM – Swedes have just five days left to make their voices heard against Brussels’ plan to impose a devastating 700% tax hike on nicotine pouches – a move that…
PORT OF SPAIN – International health experts are urgently advising for immediate policy reform in Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, insisting on the adoption of life-saving tobacco harm reduction strategies. They…
Smoke Free Sweden submission urges Finance Minister to reject Brussels’ excise plan that threatens a proven harm reduction model and Swedish sovereignty STOCKHOLM – International health experts are rallying behind…
STOCKHOLM – 1st September 2025 – Restrictions on safer alternatives to cigarettes will fuel the tobacco epidemic that is responsible for more than one in five of all deaths in…
BY KIRAN SIDHU Sweden’s use of the oral tobacco product snus has led it towards becoming the world’s first “smoke-free” country (defined as an overall smoking rate below 5 percent).…
STOCKHOLM – International experts have applauded New Zealand’s associate minister of health for her staunch defence of safer nicotine alternatives that have brought her country to the brink of official…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – MORE than 85,000 lives could be saved by 2060 if Sri Lanka integrated safer nicotine products into its public health policies, according to a new report…
Stockholm – International health experts have applauded Swedish Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson’s robust defence of nicotine pouches in a brewing row with the European Union over safer alternatives to cigarettes.…
STOCKHOLM – Ground-breaking new research released today reveals Uzbekistan’s restrictive policies on safer alternatives to cigarettes are resulting in thousands of unnecessary deaths every year. The comprehensive study Tale of…
Spain’s Ministry of Health continues to advance its anti-smoking agenda, with the department led by Mónica García proposing a ban on nicotine pouches containing more than 0.99 mg of nicotine…
Brussels has become the new battleground in Europe’s fight against smoking, placing Spain’s Ministry of Health – and its head, Mónica García – under intense pressure. The Spanish Government’s plan…
New research shows pouches are a game-changer for female smokers – a ban would be a ‘public health catastrophe’ STOCKHOLM – International health experts today warned that the Irish government’s…
First-of-its-kind study reveals female-friendly pouches have revolutionised how to wipe out cigarettes Ground-breaking new research shows that oral nicotine pouches are the breakthrough innovation helping to accelerate Sweden’s journey towards…
On World No Tobacco Day, Smoke Free Sweden urges global policymakers to adopt Sweden’s successful tobacco harm reduction strategies that have virtually wiped out smoking. Sweden’s policies built around safer…
STOCKHOLM – MAJOR new research out today warns that Mexico’s hardline approach to safer nicotine products is backfiring – fuelling a smoking crisis that kills 65,000 people every year. The…
By Professor Heino Stöver, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences As we mark World Vape Day on 30 May, it is time for policymakers and public health professionals to confront an…
By Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos, MD, MPH – Cardiologist and Tobacco Harm Reduction Researcher, Greece Each year, on World Vape Day, we are reminded that the world continues to lose over…
The Swedish government has stepped up its defence of safer alternatives for smokers in Europe by formally opposing a proposed French ban on nicotine pouches. Sweden has issued a so-called…
STOCKHOLM – The Swedish government has formally issued a strong defence of nicotine pouches in a bid to halt excessive restrictions on safer alternatives to cigarettes across Europe. In a…
STOCKHOLM – A powerful bloc of European Union member states has formally opposed Spain’s proposed ban on nicotine pouches, as international health experts warn that adult access to safer nicotine…
STOCKHOLM – On International Harm Reduction Day (May 7), Smoke Free Sweden is calling on world leaders, public health authorities and civil society to embrace the proven harm reduction strategies that have…
STOCKHOLM – International health experts are applauding Sweden for opposing restrictions on safer alternatives to cigarettes in other EU member states and warn that blanket restrictions on nicotine products simply…
A restrictive approach to safer smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes is hindering Spain’s fight against the toll of tobacco and putting tens of thousands of lives at risk, according to a…
France’s restrictive stance on safer alternatives to cigarettes threatens to derail efforts to reduce the deadly toll of tobacco, according to major new research by international health experts. Their study,…
Sweden has enshrined tobacco harm reduction in public health policy after becoming the first nation to prove it’s the most effective path to a smoke-free future. Thanks to Sweden’s stance…
Monday 17 March – As Ireland marks St. Patrick’s Day, it should also have been celebrating its year of becoming officially ‘smoke-free’. But it remains far from achieving its goal…
March 12, 2025 – Pakistan risks missing a historic opportunity to curb its smoking epidemic that claims 164,000 lives a year, according to a major report released today by international…
Finland’s plan to ban flavours in nicotine pouches risks driving smokers back to cigarettes, leading international health experts warn today. With a smoking rate of 15% – almost three times…
By Dr. Delon Human, Smoke Free Sweden — The World Health Organization (WHO) is commemorating the 20th anniversary of its Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) – a landmark treaty…
Wednesday 26 February – International health experts today condemned proposals in the Bulgarian Parliament to restrict access to safer nicotine alternatives and potentially ban disposable vapes entirely. Smoke Free Sweden…
This Valentine’s Day, international health experts are sending a heartfelt message to people across the globe: Loving life means loving a healthier, smoke-free lifestyle. In honour of the season of…
Misguided restrictions on safer alternatives to cigarettes threaten to perpetuate the smoking crisis that kills 12,000 Kenyans annually, according to a major new report. The landmark study, Tale of Two…
February 12, 2025 – A surge in sales of illicit nicotine products in the UK highlights the urgent need for adult smokers to have viable, safer alternatives that are both…
Thursday 06 February, Pretoria, South Africa – South Africa’s proposed new restrictions on safer alternatives to cigarettes will hold the country back in the fight against tobacco-related harm, according to a…
STOCKHOLM – Leading health experts say South Australia’s nicotine pouch ban is another misguided step in Australia’s restrictive tobacco harm reduction policies—one that will cost thousands of lives. Smoke Free…
WARSAW, Smoke Free Sweden today expressed serious concerns about Poland’s newly approved plan to tax nicotine pouches and vaping devices at rates akin to traditional cigarettes. The Council of Ministers…
STOCKHOLM – The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a major step forward in tobacco harm reduction by authorising the marketing of nicotine pouch products through its Premarket…
Sweden’s commitment to tobacco harm reduction has saved lives and set a global benchmark for effective public health policy. However, maintaining this progress requires vigilance both at home and within…
STOCKHOLM, 9 January 2025 – Leading international health experts have praised Swedish MPs for their visionary decision to officially adopt a harm reduction-led approach to the nation’s tobacco and nicotine…
STOCKHOLM, 1 January 2025 – As Swedes enter their first full year as officially smoke-free, leading international health experts are calling on other countries to follow their example and eradicate…
STOCKHOLM, 10 December 2024 – Almost 700,000 lives would be saved in Ireland, Taiwan and Chile if those countries embraced safer alternatives to smoking, a ground-breaking new report reveals. The…
Stockholm, 9 December – Plans to ban the sale of e-cigarettes in Mexico could condemn thousands of smokers to a premature death, say leading international health experts. The proposed legislation,…
STOCKHOLM, 2 December 2024 – Adopting comprehensive tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies could save more than two million lives in Japan by 2060, according to a groundbreaking new report. The…
STOCKHOLM, 28 November – Leading global health experts have sent a powerful letter to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), urging them to adopt a more pragmatic, evidence-based approach to…
STOCKHOLM, 26 November – New figures showing there will be almost 300,000 new cancer cases in the UK by 2029 underscore the urgent need for more tobacco harm reduction (THR)…
STOCKHOLM, 22 November 2024 – More than 400,000 Nigerian lives could be saved if policymakers adopt a progressive approach to tobacco harm reduction (THR), according to landmark research by leading…
Almost 200,000 Kenyan lives will be saved if policymakers adopt a more progressive approach to alternative nicotine products, according to ground-breaking new research by leading international health experts. A landmark…
STOCKHOLM, 13 November 2024 – SENSATIONAL government figures released today show that Swedes have made history by becoming officially ‘smoke free’. Swedes have hit this remarkable milestone 16 years ahead…
STOCKHOLM, 4 November 2024 – New analysis of data from the Europe Union’s leading research body reveals how the EU’s outdated tobacco control strategy is losing the war against smoking. …
STOCKHOLM, Friday 1st November– A ban on nicotine pouches in France will drive up the country’s deplorable smoking rates and put millions more lives at risk, according to international health…
31 October – Plans to impose excessive taxes on e-cigarettes in Spain could condemn thousands of Spanish smokers to a premature death, according to international health experts. Under new proposals,…
STOCKHOLM, 21 October – A plan to hike the tax on vapes in the UK risks undermining the country’s efforts to reduce smoking rates and would increase tobacco-related death and…
Stockholm, 8 October – New research from The Lancet reveals that going smoke free like Sweden would increase life expectancy around the world and prevent millions of premature deaths by…
STOCKHOLM, 7 October – Proposed restrictions on flavours, nicotine content and increased taxation of oral nicotine pouches, may lead to a de facto ban on nine out 10 nicotine pouches…
STOCKHOLM, 4 October 2024 – Ireland’s new tax on e-cigarettes is a setback in the fight against tobacco, condemning thousands of smokers to unnecessary premature death, according to international health…
Leading Spanish publication Okdiario has cited Smoke Free Sweden’s No Smoke, Less Harm report, highlighting the impact that Sweden’s progressive approach to Tobacco Harm Reduction has had on bringing down smoking rates.…
STOCKHOLM, 3 October 2024 – Brazil is “on the cusp of a public health miracle” as it prepares to legalise vapes in the ongoing war against smoking, according to international…
New York, 25 September 2024 — International health experts today warned that governments of the world are condemning millions to die if they continue to ignore the irrefutable benefits of…
Dear Sir/Madam, We stand at a critical juncture for global public health. While smoking-related illnesses continue to kill more than 8 million people annually, we now have the proven capability…
23 September, Prague – Improved Tobacco Harm Reduction measures, including better access to nicotine alternatives such as e-cigarettes, could save up to 280,000 lives in Czechia, according to a major…
NEW YORK, Monday 23 September – LEADING international health expert Dr Marewa Glover today warned governments that millions of lives will be unnecessarily lost if policymakers fail to embrace the…
STOCKHOLM, Friday 20 September – LEADING international health experts today backed the European Commission’s call for a tobacco-free generation by 2040 while pointing out that Sweden has already cultivated multiple smoke-free…
STOCKHOLM, 2 September – INTERNATIONAL health experts have criticised Canada’s new laws restricting the sale of nicotine pouches as a “deadly error” and “a backward step” in the global fight…
27 August, Stockholm – ADOPTION of tobacco harm reduction (THR) measures, including greater access to nicotine alternatives such as e-cigarettes, would help to save 416,000 lives in Malaysia, according to…
27 August, Stockholm – ADOPTION of tobacco harm reduction (THR) measures, including greater access to nicotine alternatives such as e-cigarettes, would help tosave 464,000 lives in Uzbekistan, according to major…
20 August, Stockholm, Sweden – SMOKING rates across the EU have stagnated because of a lack of availability of smoke free nicotine alternatives, say international health experts, backed by new…
15 July 2024, Cape Town: Smoking is on the increase in South Africa due to misinformation and hostility towards vapes, while other nations are using these safer alternatives to win…
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – July 11, 2024 – A new report from Smoke Free Sweden, a public health nonprofit, highlights the unintended consequences of Australia’s restrictive vaping policies. The report, “Quitting…
8 July 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — New Zealand’s approach to smoke free nicotine alternatives has halved smoking rates in just five years while Malaysia continues to have 5 million…
04 July 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia’s progress on smoking rates has stagnated due to hostility, misinformation about vaping and high taxes, according to Smoke Free Sweden, while nations who have…
Op-ed from Professor Karl Fagerström. [Read the full article here] Sweden’s experience of using alternative nicotine products to reduce smoking has shown an eye-opening paradox: despite similar levels of nicotine…
12 June 2024, Warsaw, Poland – New Zealand’s smoking rate has halved in just five years due to the widespread acceptance and use of smoke free nicotine products, according to…
6 June 2024, Stockholm, Sweden – On the eve of this year’s European elections, international health experts are rallying behind a call to action for MEP candidates and policymakers: incorporate…
31 May 2024, Stockholm, Sweden – Leading global health experts have urged the WHO to use World No Tobacco Day to recognise the life saving potential of smoke-free nicotine alternatives. …
[Read the article here] Sweden’s transition to smokeless tobacco products has brought down its smoking rate to the lowest in Europe, leading to a dramatic decline in tobacco-related deaths and…
STOCKHOLM, 7 May 2024 – A new report released today in Stockholm by international health experts, “No Smoke, Less Harm” presents compelling evidence that despite similar levels of nicotine consumption,…
3 May 2024, Stockholm, Sweden – International harm reduction experts have commended a new pledge from Sweden’s Moderate Party to protect nicotine pouches ahead of the upcoming EU elections. As…
Stockholm, 25 April – In a new public consultation submission, international health experts are calling on the Spanish government to emulate Sweden’s successful tobacco control strategies. As part of the…
22 April, Stockholm – International health experts have criticised the Canadian Ministry of Finance’s move to increase tax on e-cigarettes. Under the proposal, which was announced as part of the…
17 April, Stockholm – International harm reduction experts have commended the Swedish government for keeping to their promise and announcing a date for reducing tax on alternative nicotine products. Last…
12 April, Stockholm – International health experts have criticised the Spanish government’s new legislative proposal on vaping, which would equate e-cigarettes with traditional cigarettes. The new proposal, published this week,…
In a new video report, the Wall Street Journal examines the growing use of nicotine pouches. Illustrating the impact that alternative products, such as as snus and nicotine pouches, has…
10 April 2024, Brasilia, Brazil – Almost 1.4 million Brazilian lives – equivalent to the population of Porto Alegre – could be saved if Brazil implemented Sweden’s ‘smoke free’ and…
The use of alternative products to cigarettes have been a key driver in bringing down Sweden’s smoking rates. Sweden is on the cusp of becoming the first EU country to…
[Read the full article on The Objective] Las próximas semanas serán claves para el Plan Integral del Tabaquismo (PIT). Hasta el próximo 27 de marzo las comunidades autónomas podrán presentar alegaciones.…
21 March 2024, Stockholm, Sweden – International health experts have criticised a new proposal from Poland’s Finance Ministry which would tax cigarettes and nicotine pouches at the same level despite…
As Smoke Free Sweden marks its one year anniversary, it’s a moment to recognise the remarkable achievements that have propelled the nation towards smoke free status. With Sweden boasting one…
14 March 2024, Stockholm, Sweden – Smoke Free Sweden today marked one year of existence and celebrated its achievement of global recognition for Sweden’s fight against smoking using reduced-risk alternatives.…
By Dr Delon Human ‘First do no harm’ is the most fundamental principle guiding healthcare professionals worldwide. It is disappointing therefore that health authorities across Central Asia are instituting policies…
Stockholm, 29 February – Smoke Free Sweden is urging policymakers to take action on vaping misinformation after new research found the majority of smokers in England wrongly believe vapes are…
Wednesday 21 February – Today’s move by Swedish lawmakers towards slashing the taxes on alternative nicotine products has been hailed by international harm reduction experts as a trailblazing example of…
Stockholm, 14 February – Following the conclusion of the 10th Conference of the Parties on Tobacco Control (FCTC COP10) last weekend, leading global health experts have expressed disappointment over the…
Day 5 COP10 wrapped up on February 10th, with the member states mainly focusing on FCTC Article 18, concerning the protection of the environmental impact of combustible tobacco cultivation, manufacture,…
Day 4 After several days of delegations setting out their stalls, it was my hope that the parties to the FCTC would see sense and talk about the importance of…
Day 3 COP10 reached its halfway stage, with an interesting tension developing between two trends – some at COP10 arguing for more (unproven) extreme tobacco control measures, such as ‘denicotinisation’,…
Day 2 COP10 continued yesterday with the majority of WHO member states neglecting the known benefits of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR). As was the case on the first day of…
Day 1 COP10 started on Monday and a prevailing anti-nicotine sentiment underscored the discussions, overshadowing the known benefits of tobacco harm reduction (THR). This stance, while aimed at combating tobacco’s…
February 5, 2024, Stockholm, Sweden – With the EU unveiling its comprehensive cancer strategy and the 10th Conference of the Parties on Tobacco Control (FCTC COP10) beginning in Panama today,…
By Dr. Anders Milton Over the coming days, delegates from 183 countries will be making their final preparations for the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework Convention…
By Dr Delon Human, leader of the Smoke Free Sweden movement. As the global community gears up for the delayed 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the WHO Framework…
Stockholm, 16 January – A MAJOR new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights Sweden’s success in going smoke-free with the help of less harmful cigarette alternatives. The WHO…
Stockholm, 12 January – A new Cochrane review has found yet again that nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective in helping people quit smoking than conventional nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT). The Cochrane…
Stockholm, 27th Dec – Smoke Free Sweden has launched a new digital campaign urging governments and politicians around the world to make a New Year’s resolution and help their country…
Stockholm, 1st December – Leading health advocates have commended the UK’s progressive approach to taxing less harmful alternatives such as e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches in the Autumn Statement. Last week,…
This week, COP10 should have taken place in Panama. While the conference has been postponed, the Smoke Free Sweden movement is calling on policymakers to take heed of the Swedish…
Stockholm, 21 November – The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control must use the delays to its Tenth Conference of the Parties (COP10) to consider smoke-free success stories like that of Sweden,…
This week, COP10 should have taken place. We’re taking the opportunity to look at what COP10 could have achieved if it embraced tobacco harm reduction. Sweden’s journey towards becoming the…
The Smoke Free Sweden campaign is continuing to make waves around the world. On 7 November, several international outlets published a story on Sweden’s smoke-free achievements. The Telegraph (UK), El…
Stockholm, 9 November – The Swedish approach to tobacco harm reduction could be a game changer for public health. The Institute of Tobacco Studies (ITS) in Sweden is calling for…
2 November 2023, Stockholm, Sweden – The Smoke Free Sweden movement has set out policy recommendations for building a smoke-free society ahead of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control’s Tenth…
LONDON, UK – A major new research study has revealed that adopting Sweden’s tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies could save 2.6 million lives in four low and middle income countries.…
Stockholm, 13 October – a new report from New Zealand has found that vaping has helped to accelerate the rate of smoking cessation in the country. According to the report,…
Stockholm, 9 October 2023 – In a baffling move that disregards data-driven public health strategies, the European Union is considering a full-scale ban on nicotine pouches. Smoke Free Sweden strongly…
In a news report broadcast on 27 September, CNN Brasil examines the impact e-cigarettes has had in bringing down smoking levels in various countries. The piece highlights the success of…
3 October 2023, Stockholm, Sweden – The UK must follow Sweden’s lead and continue to support alternatives to cigarettes to tackle smoking rates, leading public health advocates have said. UK…
In its issue on 27 September 2023, Les Echos writes that Sweden has experienced a significant reduction in daily smoking rates, far below the European Union average, thanks in part…
As the world awaits the upcoming World Health Organisation COP 10 conference, the Swedish government finds itself in a unique position to emphasise the significance of their approach towards achieving…
LEADING international public health experts have expressed serious concern about Kazakhstan’s imminent ban on vapes as a “backward step” that contradicts the unprecedented success of more progressive countries which are…
The reduction of the snus tax shows that the government does not see cigarettes and snus as equally dangerous. This is a unique shift. The Public Health Agency of Sweden…
WARSAW – THREE million more Europeans would be alive today if other countries had implemented Sweden’s ‘smoke free’ and tobacco harm reduction strategy, a new report being launched today will…
The Scandinavian country is a trailblazer when it comes to quitting smoking, but other forms of tobacco consumption are still popular. [Read the full article on Euronews] Sweden is on…
A abordagem sueca combina métodos de controle do tabagismo com estratégias de minimização de danos, como os cigarros eletrônicos. [Read the article on O Globe] A Suécia está a caminho…
Stockholm, Sunday June 4, 2023 – Advocates for tobacco harm reduction have expressed “deep disappointment and alarm” over comments made about e-cigarettes by the World Health Organization (WHO) director general,…
Brussels, May 31 – On World No Tobacco Day, leading global health experts have delivered the landmark report “The Swedish Experience: A roadmap for a Smoke Free society” to key…
Ações de redução de danos implementadas pela Suécia poderiam salvar 3,5 milhões de vidas Especialistas, profissionais da saúde e consumidores de várias partes do mundo se reuniram em São Paulo,…
LEADING international public health experts are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to adopt the ‘Swedish way’ today (Friday) to secure a smoke-free South Africa and save the lives of millions of…
Johannesburg 1 May 2023 LEADING international public health experts have urged South African lawmakers to follow the pioneering example of ‘Smoke Free Sweden’ to save the lives of millions of…
April 25, 2023 – Stockholm – The authors of a landmark report on reducing the death toll from tobacco are urging the European Commission to adopt the successful strategies of…
Free vapes scheme for UK smokers is a lifesaver, says global public health expert A leading public health expert has welcomed the UK government’s decision to give free vapes to…
Un grupo de expertos en salud pública animan a los países de todo el mundo a seguir el ejemplo de Suecia. [READ THE ARTICLE ON LA RAZON] Un grupo…
Il traguardo previsto per il 2023. Fondamentale l’apertura a prodotti a rischio ridotto come snus, sigaretta elettronica e nicotine pouches. [READ ARTICLE ON SIGMAGAZINE] È stato presentato questa mattina, in…
Smoking prevalence is poised to drop below 5 percent in the coming months in Sweden—a level that would make the country “smoke-free,” according to a commonly used definition. [Read article…
Sverige är på väg att göra något unikt, som inget annat land i EU är i närheten av. Nämligen att bli helt rökfritt. Att sluta röka som Sverige räddar liv.…
In May 2017, Sweden was commended for reaching a smokefree status with its smoking rate dropping to 5%. Fast forward to 2023 and the rate has dropped further. [Read article…
STOCKHOLM– 14 March 2023 (BUSINESS WIRE)–PUBLIC health experts launched a major new report to mark Sweden approaching the historic milestone of becoming Europe’s first ‘Smoke Free’ country. Sweden is on…