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* Context: France is considering a ban on “white snus” (a type of smokeless tobacco). This is causing concern in Sweden, which has an exception for traditional “brown snus” within the EU.
* Swedish Snustmaker Association’s Response: Patrik Strömer, the secretary general of the Swedish Snustmaker Association, expresses confusion over France’s stance, stating there’s no logical basis for the potential ban. He doesn’t have advice for how to approach French politicians.
* About the Association: The Swedish Snustmaker Association represents companies involved in the production, marketing, and sale of Swedish snus.
* EU Regulations (FACT Box):
* “Brown snus” is banned throughout the EU, except in Sweden.
* There are currently no EU-wide regulations for “white snus.”
* The EU is working on a bill to regulate “white snus,” but the specifics are still unknown.
In essence, the article discusses the potential conflict between Sweden’s snus tradition and upcoming EU regulations, and France’s potential move to ban a type of snus not currently covered by EU law.
