In Sweden, smokeless products drive tobacco harm reduction push
July 10, 2025 by rollcall.com
In Sweden, smokeless products drive tobacco harm reduction push
Karl Fagerström, a Swedish researcher and inventor, founded Niconovum for smoking cessation, creating tobacco-free nicotine pouches. Despite public health interest waning, harm reduction advocates emphasize safer nicotine consumption alternatives. In Sweden, smokeless products are popular, prompting tobacco harm reduction support. In the US, former FDA commissioners suggest promoting noncombustible nicotine products. Small companies face challenges in gaining FDA approval, unlike in Sweden where regulations are more flexible. Public health debates the efficacy of harm reduction approaches, acknowledging the addictive nature of nicotine products. The tobacco industry's role in harm reduction efforts remains controversial.
