Danish Pouch Restrictions Will Drive 150,000 Back to Smoking
October 08, 2024 by smokefreesweden.org
Danish Pouch Restrictions Will Drive 150,000 Back to Smoking
Proposed Danish regulations may effectively ban 90% of nicotine pouches, pushing ex-smokers back to cigarettes, warn experts. Restrictions include flavours and capping nicotine levels far below international standards. Oral nicotine pouches are a safer alternative to smoking, with Sweden's successful harm reduction model showing a 55% smoking decrease. Denmark aims to outlaw 'king-size' cigarettes but limits nicotine in pouches. Experts urge for a progressive approach like Sweden's, emphasizing the importance of reduced-risk products in combating tobacco use. The proposals risk making pouches less appealing than cigarettes, hindering smokers' transition to safer options.
8.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 667,950 current smokers in Sweden.
SOURCE: GSTHR
