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…