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Here you will find debate articles related to tobacco and nicotine, both Tobacco Facts' own and others', which have been published in various media. Here you will also find Tobacco Facts's consultation responses and positions on various issues.

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2026-06-02

Debate: Shut the tobacco industry's revolving doors to politics

Ahead of Tobacco Free Day on May 31, Niclas Malmberg, board member of VISIR, wrote that the revolving doors between the tobacco industry and the political level...

2025-12-08

Debate: With a generational ban, we can eventually become a smoke-free country

New generations are getting caught up in the strong addiction to nicotine. Several countries have therefore introduced or proposed radical measures to stop...

2025-11-03

Debate: Svantesson wants to create a new generation of nicotine addicts

Arena Idé's latest tax report proposes that the tax on white snus be equalized to the tax on traditional snus. "It reduces demand among...

2025-10-14

Debate: Nicotine becomes a lifestyle while politics sleeps

The nicotine industry is making a comeback in the city center with colorful marketing in the form of stores. Politicians need to wake up – otherwise we risk a...

2025-09-09

Debate: Sweden opposes EU countries' public health initiatives against nicotine

While several European countries heavily regulate and raise taxes on nicotine products, Sweden chooses to lower the snus tax and turn a blind eye to it...

2025-06-30

Reflections from Almedalen

The tobacco issue is as topical as ever and in Almedalen there were several different seminars to choose from that in different ways...

2025-05-07

Debate: The Swedish government is taking care of the tobacco industry's business

There is a nicotine epidemic among Swedish youth. In this situation, the Swedish government chooses to oppose a country that wants to protect...

2025-02-17

Debate: Why does the government want to make a difference to nicotine in the EU?

Anna Vikström (S) questions in a debate article in the Althingi the government's willingness to highlight differences in the degree of harmful effects of different tobacco and nicotine products...

2024-12-25

"More women using snus is a threat to the fetus"

White snus among young girls is increasing dramatically. Nicotine addiction poses future risks during pregnancy. Future generations need better protection from medical...

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2024-10-01

When will companies that sell alcohol, tobacco and fast food take responsibility for public health?

Some form of global governance is needed that can get industries to join in and share the bill for the global...

2024-06-28

Chronicle: On the heels of the tobacco industry

In Almedalen, victories are declared over the fact that Sweden will soon be the world's first smoke-free country! Snus is the explanation for this and the solution...

2024-04-26

Reply in GP: Patrik Strömer hasn't done his homework

Patrik Strömer writes in a debate post in Göteborgsposten that the state investigator has not done his homework when it comes to handling...

2024-04-09

New report: Increased nicotine use may contribute to poorer cardiovascular health in the population

Research that has resulted in better advice and care has reduced the death rate from cardiovascular disease over the years, but now there is...

2024-02-27

Time for professional groups to stand up to the tobacco industry

Despite the fact that numerous measures against nicotine have been introduced over the years, the tobacco industry has once again found ways into society....

2023-12-19

Debate: Keep the tobacco industry out of public health policy

The tobacco industry is countering the freedom they claim to advocate. Their goal of freedom only applies to smoking and does not include freedom from nicotine,...

2023-10-24

Debate: No evidence for the health effects of snus

Smoking decreased even before snus use skyrocketed, the Swedish Cancer Society, the Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation and NSG write in a reply in UNT. The reply is...

2023-09-22

Debate: Ban flavored e-cigarettes to protect young people's health

The products taste and smell good but contain large amounts of nicotine, which has long been shown to be very harmful to human health,...

2023-09-18

Debate: "Lowering the tax on snus is a blow to public health."

The government is reducing the tax on snus by 20 percent, despite research showing that snus users are at increased risk of dying in...

2023-05-30

Speaking of which! The world needs food, not tobacco

This is written by Matz Larsson, senior physician, Cardiopulmonary Physiology Clinic, Tobacco Prevention Unit, Örebro University Hospital; associate professor, Clinical Center for Health Promotion, Lund University, in a...

2022-12-10

Nina Morby: Please EU, save us from girl snus

Few seem to have noticed that white snus is not protected in the event of a possible tax increase, even though the colorful cans have become...

2022-11-28

Debate: "Anders Milton downplays the serious health risks of nicotine"

If we can protect young people from getting caught up in nicotine addiction, we will also protect them from alcohol abuse and other drugs....

2022-10-26

“Ban tobacco sales to anyone born after 2010”

Follow in New Zealand's footsteps and secure a nicotine-free future for future generations, propose debaters in a debate article in Dagens...

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2022-09-20

Debate: “Stopping tobacco use during school hours”

Politics, schools and healthcare need to take action against tobacco companies' impact on public health. This is what Torsten Kjellgren, Lena Sjöberg, Ann Post write...

2022-09-05

Researchers to DN: New methods are needed to reach smokers

Those who still smoke may not be able to be reached with the methods used so far. Research and completely...

2022-03-21

Stop the snus industry's hunt for more female customers

For decades, the tobacco industry has caused millions of deaths worldwide every year, and cynically lied about the health effects of tobacco to initiate...

2022-02-01

Our society doesn't need young nicotine addicts

The benefits of snus over smoking are often used as an argument for a positive view of snus, but such a comparison is skewed...

2021-12-02

Don't let the tobacco lobby control research and policy

In a democracy, citizens should be provided with accurate information and political decisions should be made based on the best interests of all. Today, the tobacco industry is allowed...

2021-09-06

Time for stricter regulation of new nicotine products

New nicotine products escape the tobacco law, can be marketed more freely than cigarettes and sold to minors. To stop the recruitment of future smokers...

2021-07-10

The tobacco industry is only interested in financial profits

The tobacco industry's influence over Swedish health policy should be limited, we suggest, in a debate article in DN. Philip Morris responds that this harms...

2021-07-02

The tobacco industry's influence over Swedish health policy must end!

It has been two years since the introduction of smoke-free environments in outdoor cafes, playgrounds and bus stops. The measures show that a strong...

2021-06-28

The shimmer of laughter when the tobacco industry has to defend its business

Take a stand for children's right to health and sustainable development - exclude the tobacco industry from public health policy now! Helen Stjerna writes...

2021-06-14

Harmful addiction in new packaging

The tobacco industry's business concept is based on initiating and maintaining nicotine addiction regardless of the product, writes Helen Stjerna in a closing statement.

2021-05-31

Tobacco-Free Day – a day to help children say no

The tobacco industry claims that e-cigarettes and white snus were developed to help adults quit smoking, but the new products...

2021-05-20

The number of young people getting caught up in harmful nicotine addiction is increasing

We urge all politicians and decision-makers to read up on both the health risks and sustainability problems associated with all tobacco products and dare...

2021-03-02

The tobacco industry threatens sustainable development

97 percent of students are motivated to give up tobacco when they learn that the tobacco industry causes child labor and environmental destruction. The majority...

2021-02-15

Media, stop normalizing tobacco

This is what Helen Stjerna from A Non Smoking Generation writes in a debate article on Dagens Opinion.se. She also urges the media to...

2021-02-10

Stop promoting “tobacco-free” products, influencers

Until the new nicotine products are regulated in the Tobacco Act, we would like to urge artists and influencers to say no to all...

The health gap is widening – stop smoking

Smoking is one of our biggest health problems, and it is increasingly linked to class. But the class gap in terms of...

2020-11-24

“It is not enough to talk about the importance of preventive measures”

It would be a serious mistake to launch a new ANDTS strategy without guaranteeing the funds that will enable the strategy to be realized....

2020-10-28

»Tobacco endgame« – still an ethical challenge for the medical profession

The medical profession, by virtue of its knowledge and ethical compass, should be clear to politicians: these problems will not be solved...

2020-07-29

Limiting tobacco use is in everyone's interest

July 1st marked one year since the last major tobacco policy reform was implemented in Sweden, with a smoking ban on...

2020-07-03

A smoke-free Sweden by 2025 requires more measures

It is time to develop a roadmap with evidence-based measures to achieve the Tobacco Engdgame goal. Ulrika writes...

2020-07-01

2 out of 3 think the new tobacco law has made a difference

A year ago, smoking was banned in certain outdoor areas. The law seems to have had an effect – two...

2020-07-01

Time to ban advertising on cigarette packages

Smoking is our single biggest public health problem. The average smoker shortens their life by 10 years. But passive smoking also kills....

2020-06-09

Smoke-free environments are important

To reduce tobacco use among children and young people, comprehensive efforts are needed that focus on reducing the place of tobacco in society. It...

2020-05-26

Introduce a sustainability tax on tobacco

Every year, around 4500 trillion cigarette butts are thrown on the ground around the world, so why not introduce a sustainability tax on tobacco? It...

2020-05-19

E-cigarettes and nicotine products should be regulated more strictly

With the cigarette on the verge of extinction, tobacco companies say they want to work towards a "smoke-free future", but a new report shows the tobacco companies' aggressive...

2020-05-19

Debate: The tobacco pandemic is claiming more lives than corona

The corona pandemic may open our eyes to the cigarette pandemic that kills 1,000 Swedes every month, even before...

2020-04-16

Debate: Insufficient measures to reduce smoking

"The current situation is an excellent opportunity for society to show care for a vulnerable group at increased risk...

2020-04-02

"Now, in the time of the plague, I just think: Ban the shit"

Jens Liljestrand writes in an opinion piece in Expressen. "It's time to go all the way and ban all cigarette sales...

2019-11-12

Theme: The management of new products – a chance to show what we have learned from history…

The "burning" cigarette is out and an intensive launch of new tobacco products is underway. It's time for health policy to wake up...

2019-06-10

Improved lung health can provide a better work environment in healthcare

The country's pulmonary medical units are under heavy strain from the 100,000 individuals who require care annually due to tobacco-related diseases....

2019-06-04

E-cigarettes – another experiment with our young people – while the government looks at…

E-cigarette use is a poorly controlled experiment. Something like this would never be accepted for new medicines. This is what Göran Boëthius, board member of...

2019-06-03

“The smoking ban that is being introduced now is not enough.”

Weak Swedish governments in recent years have not been able to push through preventive measures to a sufficient degree. This is what Stefan Barath, chairman of the...

2019-05-16

Debate: "Without health policy decisions, expanding counseling will never be sufficient"

Why does a feeling of disappointment come over us when we read Olivia Wigzell's and Iréne Nilsson Carlsson's posts in Dagens...

2019-04-23

Businesses invite dialogue about smoking and cigarette butts

Where to smoke when the new law comes into effect on July 1 is a societal issue that needs to be solved together...

2019-01-23

Tobacco destroys the environment

This is written by Agneta Alderstig and Niclas Malmberg, chairman and board member of VISIR (We Who Don't Smoke) respectively, in a debate article in...

2019-01-23

No, snus is not the best solution to smoking

This is what Göran Boëthius, retired pulmonologist and board member of Tobaksfakta, writes in a reply to the Snus Commission's debate article in Aftonbladet where snus...

2018-11-28

Legislate for tobacco-free school hours!

Smoking is contagious. Nine out of ten young people say that peer influence is the main reason for starting to smoke. This is shown by the...

2018-11-13

Time to set an end date for tobacco

Tobacco use is a global epidemic and smoking is the leading cause of death in the world. At the same time, tens of thousands of young people start smoking every year...

2018-11-08

Raise the age limit to reduce smoking among young people

In a debate article in Dagens samhälle, the Swedish Non-Smoking Association (VISIR) expresses the need to raise the age limit for cigarette purchases...

2018-08-13

“Legislation is crucial in the fight against tobacco”

Final reply: Legislation is crucial to regulating the tobacco industry's unfettered production and marketing, write Tobaksfakta's Margaretha Haglund and Göran Boëthius.

2018-08-13

"Who is the new Wikström?"

Gabriel Wikström, unlike many politicians, was well aware of the WHO's tobacco control convention, writes Göran Boëthius.

2018-08-12

“Broaden your horizons in the tobacco debate!”

The talk that the tobacco industry protects public health rings hollow. The tobacco industry and its owners do not love smokers or snuff users or e-cigarette smokers...

2018-08-11

“The lack of tobacco policy is affecting our children”

All parliamentary parties agree that smoking should be reduced, yet a majority of the parties lack a consistent tobacco policy, writes Tobacco Facts Helene...

2018-08-10

“If Finland can understand the extent of the tobacco problem – so can we!”

Göran Boëthius: "The proposal that Swedish NGOs proposed back in 2012 – Tobacco Endgame Smoke-Free Sweden 2025 – has been said by the government...

2018-06-01

Finland creates action plan to become tobacco-free by 2030

Finland aims to end the use of tobacco products by 2030. A working group within the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has...

2018-04-05

Debate: "Difficult to trust elected officials who protect the tobacco industry more than children"

The government's proposal for a new tobacco law, like the Riksdag's consideration of the proposal, is clearly marked by the vested interests of tobacco manufacturers. This influence on public health policy...

2018-04-01

Smoke-free outdoor cafes create debate within the opposition

"We believe that the freedom to avoid exposure to tobacco smoke for asthmatics, people with respiratory problems and wait staff must prevail over restaurant guests'...

2018-01-24

"The government is failing Sweden's youth"

"The government is failing Sweden's young people on the tobacco issue." This is what the secretaries general of the Swedish Cancer Society, the Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation and A Non Smoking Generation write today in...

2017-12-13

Young allergy sufferers demand smoke-free outdoor cafes

"This year marks 12 years since the smoking ban in pubs was introduced. Now it's time to take the next step!"

2017-10-03

Doctor in debate article: Important that Sweden introduces an exposure ban

"The government plans to present a bill on a new law on tobacco and tobacco-like products. We hope it contains...

2017-09-21

Read our debate post about exposure bans and upcoming legislative proposals!

The government plans to present a bill in December on a new law "on tobacco and similar products". We understand...

2017-09-13

Ahead of the church election: "The Church of Sweden chose the tobacco industry over children"

The Church of Sweden has sided with the tobacco industry instead of the child. Will a newly elected church council change this?

2017-02-06

Comments on the film A Billion Lives – about e-cigarettes and public health

Are e-cigarettes a panacea for the global epidemic of tobacco-related deaths? A panacea that is unfortunately being held back by an unholy alliance of...

2017-01-01

"It is the tobacco industry that should be hunted down – not the smokers"

This is what the representatives of a number of health professions write today in a debate article in the online edition of Göteborgsposten. The debate writers urge, above all, the Riksdag...

2016-11-08

Letter to the Riksdag: Collaborate across party lines for the sake of children!

Look beyond the usual party rhetoric, for the sake of the children!

2016-11-04

Ahead of COP7 in India: "Sweden's feminist government should push the gender issue!"

On Monday, the seventh Conference of the Parties begins for all 180 countries and regions – including the EU – that have ratified...

2016-06-08

“Neutral packages do not promote illegal trade”

There is nothing to suggest that plain cigarette packages would trigger the illegal tobacco trade. This is what representatives of Tobaksfakta – an independent think tank – write...

2016-04-19

What laws about e-cigarettes do we need to protect our children?

The current legislative proposals on e-cigarettes are not enough to protect the health of our children and consumers. This is the opinion of Tobacco Facts – an independent...

2016-02-08

Comment on the Minister of Public Health's TV appearance: "We welcome the government's clear line!"

– We welcome the government's clear line! Today's clear message from Gabriel Wikström is an important step.

2016-01-11

Health officials support smoking cessation

"The 12,000 deaths due to smoking in the past year must be reduced. It can be done, starting in 2016!"

2016-01-04

Tobacco Facts Göran Boëthius: National decision on phase-out is most important

– The most important thing in the fight against tobacco is a political decision to phase out smoking, says Tobaksfakta chairman Göran Boëthius in...

2015-11-25

National Board of Health and Welfare: Healthcare must improve in helping to quit smoking for asthma and COPD patients

All smoking patients with asthma or COPD, and smoking parents of children with asthma, should be offered tobacco cessation at every visit...

2015-09-22

Funds unite for neutral packages and exposure ban

Introducing neutral cigarette packages and banning stores from displaying tobacco products is the right way to go. This is what Kristina Sparreljung,...

2015-06-01

Debate: The 10-year smoking ban in pubs provides important lessons for continued tobacco policy

"Today marks ten years since smoke-free dining was introduced – one of the most successful public health measures in modern times....

2015-05-20

Debate: The government must do more to achieve a smoke-free Sweden by 2025

To make Sweden smoke-free by 2025, more measures are needed than those the government is currently investigating. This is what MPs Stefan...

2015-02-19

Debate: "Strong efforts welcome and necessary"

Minister of Public Health Gabriel Wikström is now taking a welcome initiative to reduce smoking in Sweden. It is such powerful efforts that...

2015-01-19

FP debaters propose: Tax nicotine instead of tobacco!

"It is high time to review tobacco taxation. In a couple of years, developments may have passed us by and tobacco taxation may have collapsed."

2014-12-10

About health gaps and smoking at GP Debate

"The promises of millions are pouring in in healthcare policy. And of course, anyone who is sick should of course have competent, compassionate and accessible care...

2014-09-25

Misleading DN article about tobacco tax

Tobacco use is the single largest cause of disease and premature death. In Sweden, 12,000 people die every year from...

2014-07-01

New report from Tobacco Facts shows long way to go to achieve tobacco targets

Paul Nordgren has analyzed current figures for the four target areas. The conclusion is that none of the targets are being met. Unborn and children...

2014-04-23

Powerless Swedish tobacco policy reflected in WHO report

– It should be the tobacco industry's days that are numbered, not our children's. Without effective action, another half...

2014-04-02

The Swedish Cancer Society calls for courage in tobacco policy

Approximately 55,000 people in Sweden are affected by cancer each year and the number of cancer cases is increasing.

2013-12-19

Comment on warning images

Health warnings with a combination of text and deterrent images are one of the measures recommended by the WHO Tobacco Control Convention to...

2013-07-31

Delay in more smoke-free environments draws criticism

The Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association and Young Allergists are critical of the delay in the National Institute of Public Health's investigation into more smoke-free environments.

2013-07-02

Dalli spoke about aggressive EU lobbying

– Lobbying is part of democracy – it is important to exchange information and let people cast their votes...

2013-04-12

Carl Schlyter: Ban candy snus in Swedish law!

– Take a clear and quick initiative to ban candy snus in Swedish law!

2013-03-25

Open letter on the Tobacco Products Directive

Open letter to the Swedish Government, Riksdag and Swedish Members of the European Parliament:

2013-01-29

“Smoking far more dangerous than radon”

Invest the money in reducing smoking instead of lowering the already low limit for radon in homes even further...

2013-01-23

Wants to mobilize doctors for playoff strategy

The medical profession can help save many lives by giving us a distant parenthesis for smoking. Göran emphasizes this...

2012-12-20

"The government must free itself from the snus lobby"

– The Commission's proposal is a small but nonetheless significant step towards fulfilling its commitment to the WHO Tobacco Control Convention. In international contacts...

2012-12-10

The government's snus fight continues

The Swedish government continues its desperate fight to help the snus industry export its products to the rest of the EU. In...

2012-09-12

EU leak gives hope for more effective tobacco policy

– It is gratifying that the EU puts public health interests first and does not allow itself to be intimidated into inaction by...

2012-09-08

Uncritical publication of tobacco propaganda

There is no evidence anywhere in the world that warning pictures on cigarette packs or plain cigarette packs would increase illegal trade...

2012-08-15

"Time for neutral packages in Sweden too"

It's time to introduce neutral cigarette packages in Sweden too! That's the opinion of Birgitta Rydberg (FP), the county councillor for healthcare in Stockholm. In her...

2012-08-06

"The Moderates' program of ideas lacks any basis in reality"

"Not much has happened in tobacco prevention work since smoke-free dining was introduced in 2005. This is despite the fact that the change showed that habitual...

2012-06-25

"The Tobacco Museum is covering up the deaths of 400,000 people"

The Tobacco Museum at Skansen is keeping quiet about the fact that 400,000 people in Sweden have died from smoking since 1965. This is what three moderates write...

2012-06-13

Tobacco Facts criticizes UN invitation

The think tank Tobacco Facts addresses in a letter to the WHO director-general the fact that the UN has invited one of the tobacco company Philip Morris' board members...

2012-05-29

The government's contacts with the tobacco industry violate the tobacco control convention

The Government Offices are violating the Tobacco Control Convention by not applying special rules for contacts with tobacco companies but treating them like any other company...

2011-09-18

Swedish tobacco preventionists: End support for the snus industry!

Last Friday, the national tobacco prevention conference LUFT, which brought together tobacco prevention experts from all over the country, ended on Gotland. At the conference, an open...

2011-08-30

Reinfeldt urged to act ahead of the New York meeting

The think tank Tobaksfakta, together with seven other organizations, has written a letter to Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt. They want to draw his attention to how...

2011-08-02

The government must stop promoting snus

– It is obvious that Europeans do not want Swedish snus. This is shown by the responses to the EU Commission's consultation on proposals...

2011-05-31

Courageous and clear political leadership is required

This editorial introduces the Tobacco Facts think tank's shadow report "How well does Sweden fulfill its commitment to implement the Tobacco Convention?":

2011-05-31

Zero vision necessary for fatal fires, drownings – and tobacco

A fire extinguisher, lifebuoys and the Tobacco Control Convention – side by side. This is how the World Health Organization (WHO) illustrates this year's theme for Tobacco Free...

2011-03-15

Open letter to the government about snus policy

Thirty-six employees within the Public Dental Service and the FOUU staff in Västerbotten County Council have sent an open letter to the Swedish government:

2011-03-09

Debate: When will Sweden follow the British example?

Tobacco killed over 81000 people in the UK last year. That is the serious background to the British government's new proposal...

2011-02-21

The Minister of Social Affairs's snus speech sparks debate

Sunday's SvD article about Minister of Social Affairs Göran Hägglund's snus-friendly statement to the EU is sparking a lot of debate today. One of those who...

Tobacco Facts's response to the consultation

2026-06-15

Input on TPD and TAD to the European Commission

Tobaksfakta, an independent think tank in Sweden, wishes to add its view on the directive's future impact on the EU population's...

2026-02-24

Response to consultation regarding "Increased tax on certain tobacco" ref. Fi2025/02159

Below is Tobacco Facts' response to the Ministry of Finance regarding increased taxes on certain tobacco.

2026-02-13

Reply to the Swedish Board of Trade's reference regarding ref. 2026/00145

Below is Tobaksfakta's response regarding Austria's proposal to amend the law regarding the manufacture and marketing of tobacco products and related products,...

2026-01-21

Feedback/viewpoints on a joint national plan for better addiction care and strengthened preventive work

Among the authorities tasked with developing the plan, there is knowledge and data for implementing measures within...

2026-01-20

Reference response no. Fi2025/01535: Reference response to the EU Commission's proposal for the revision of the Tobacco Tax Directive

Below is Tobacco Facts' response regarding the EU Commission's proposal to revise the Tobacco Tax Directive.

2025-06-09

Reference response Ref. 2024/02246

Below is Tobaksfakta's response to the Public Health Agency's request for changes to fees in the Ordinance (2019:223) on tobacco and similar products.

2025-04-08

Response to consultation No. 2025/00578: Views on Spain's proposal

Below is Tobacco Facts' response regarding the Swedish Agency for Administrative and Financial Affairs' request for views on the consequences for trade in affected goods within the EU, in connection with...

2025-04-08

Ref. 2025/00655: Comments on France's proposal

2025-02-26

Reference response to 2024/1195

Below is Tobacco Facts's response to the consultation regarding the Swedish Consumer Agency's proposal for revised general advice for the marketing of electronic cigarettes and refill containers.

2024-09-03

Response to the inquiry into a safe upbringing without nicotine, alcohol and nitrous oxide (SOU 2024:23)

Below is Tobacco Facts's response to the inquiry into A safe upbringing without nicotine, alcohol and nitrous oxide (S2024/00726).

2024-05-27

Reference response: Amendment to the Public Health Agency's regulations due to new requirements for heated tobacco products.

Below is Tobacco Facts's response to the consultation with Dnr 00285–2024, regarding changes to the Public Health Agency's regulations due to new requirements for heated tobacco products....

2023-12-28

Reference response: Adjusted tax on tobacco and nicotine

Below is Tobaksfakta's consultation response regarding the Adjusted tax on tobacco and nicotine, Ref. Fi2023/02703.

2023-08-28

Reference response: Regulations amending the Swedish National Food Agency's regulations and general advice (LIVSFS 2023:2)

Below is Tobacco Facts's response to the consultation regarding Dnr 2023/02073, Regulations amending the Swedish National Food Agency's regulations and general advice (LIVSFS 2023:2).

2023-06-13

Reference response: Implementation of new requirements for heated tobacco products

Below is Tobaksfakta's consultation response regarding S2023/01284, Implementation of new requirements for heated tobacco products.

2023-03-03

Reference response: The Swedish Food Agency's regulations on snus, snus-like products and chewing tobacco

Below is Tobacco Facts's response to the consultation regarding 2022/04139, the Swedish National Food Agency's regulations on snus, snus-like products and chewing tobacco.

2022-12-05

Reference response: The Public Health Agency's regulations on tobacco-free nicotine products

Below is Tobaksfakta's response to the consultation regarding the Public Health Agency's regulations on tobacco-free nicotine products, Registry number 04320–2022.

2022-03-14

Response to consultation Fi2022/00247 – Increased tax on alcohol and tobacco

Below is Tobacco Facts's consultation response regarding Fi2022/00247 - Increased tax on alcohol and tobacco.

2021-08-25

Reference response: Tougher rules for new nicotine products

Below is Tobaksfakta's consultation response regarding SOU 2021:22, Tougher rules for new nicotine products.

2020-12-03

Tobacco Facts' consultation response on neutral packaging

Tobacco Facts urges the government to urgently move forward with the proposal for neutral tobacco packaging, instead of allowing the issue to disappear from...

2020-12-01

Consultation statement: “An effective protection for freedom of the press and expression – amended media laws”

Below is Tobaksfakta's consultation statement regarding "An effective protection for freedom of the press and expression - Amended media fundamental laws" (SOU2020:45) Report of the Media Fundamental Law Committee, Ref.: Ju2020/02919/L6.

2020-04-20

Response to consultation regarding taxation of highly concentrated e-liquids

Below is Tobaksfakta's response to the consultation regarding the memorandum Taxation of highly concentrated e-liquids from the Ministry of Finance – 2020-02-20 Fi2020/00655/S2

2019-06-27

Read Tobacco Facts in the consultation response to the Swedish Consumer Agency's general advice for the marketing of tobacco products.

Tobacco Facts – an independent think tank – raises in its consultation response the problems with the marketing of tobacco products still reaching children in such...

Tobacco Facts' position

2025-11-11

Tobacco Facts 15 years – its activities and importance

Tobacco Facts is an independent think tank that has been working since 2010 to raise awareness for continued reduction of tobacco and nicotine addiction in...

2024-04-22

New goals: A Sweden free from smoking and nicotine addiction

Tobacco Facts and its member organizations have set new goals for the Tobacco Endgame work. The goals focus on two lines of action – to support the remaining...

2023-05-09

Tobacco facts and YmT: "Harm reduction" affects public health

Tobacco Facts and Professional Associations Against Tobacco show the way to a tobacco- and nicotine-free life. The tobacco industry's argument that smokers should switch to...

2018-01-30

Tobacco Facts analysis: The government is abandoning the effective proposals that the tobacco industry dislikes most

The government's recently presented tobacco bill contains several excellent proposals. Yet we ask ourselves - how is it that the government...

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OPINION

2024-02-26

Debate: Tighten the law on e-cigarettes

"Now we have the chance to make a real difference for today's children and young people and protect them from the negative...

OPINION

2012-05-20

The think tank clarifies

Due to misleading claims in the media, the Tobacco Facts Think Tank would like to clarify that we are a politically and commercially independent non-profit organization...

OPINION

2012-04-24

The think tank Tobaksfakta comments on the government's action plan for ANDT policy

The Tobacco Facts think tank regrets that no opportunity has been given to provide comments on this year's action plan before a decision has been made, but would like to give...

OPINION

2012-03-21

Stinging criticism of tobacco policy passivity in the new Cancer Fund report

In its annual report on the cancer situation in Sweden, the Swedish Cancer Society directs scathing criticism at the government and parliament for ignorance and passivity...

OPINION

2012-03-13

Think tank chairman: Doctors important in the fight against tobacco

"The doctor has an important role in the fight against tobacco deaths." This is what the chairman of the Tobacco Facts think tank, Associate Professor Göran Boëthius, writes in an article...

OPINION

2012-02-02

FP politicians demand zero vision for smoking

Sweden should introduce a zero vision for smoking! This is what three People's Party members in prominent positions in Norrtälje Municipality and Stockholm County Council write...

OPINION

2012-01-18

County council politicians want a zero vision for smoking

It is time for Sweden to formulate a zero vision for smoking! Opposition County Councillor Jens Sundström (FP) writes in a debate article in...

OPINION

2011-12-28

“Use dental care better against tobacco!”

Dental staff are not being used effectively enough in the fight against tobacco, according to the Swedish Dental Association, based on a new survey.

OPINION

2011-12-20

Stop giving tax money to movie smoking!

Stop giving government support to films that show smoking and therefore entice young people to start smoking! That's the call from researchers...

OPINION

2011-12-13

“We don't chase tobacco users”

In a debate article in Västerbottens-Kuriren, a number of public health representatives in Umeå address the recent criticism of the work for a tobacco-free...

OPINION

2011-11-23

Debate: Time for smoke-free/tobacco-free working hours in all municipalities

“Promoting the health of staff should go a long way as an argument for introducing a supportive measure such as smoke/tobacco-free working hours. In difficult...

OPINION

2011-10-28

Debate: How does the Minister for Children intend to protect young people from cancer?

"Alcohol and tobacco use greatly increase the risk of cancer in young people. Politicians must dare to set limits on the marketing of...

OPINION

2011-09-21

Another open letter about snus policy

In an open letter to the government, 85 participants in the Hjärtgåing exercise event urge the government to stop supporting the snus industry's attempts...

OPINION

2011-09-19

The government must invest in preventing ill health

In a debate article in Göteborgs-Posten on September 19, representatives of 26 organizations demand that the government support the UN's global work and...