Seven out of ten Swedes think EU snuff ban should be scrapped
The Swedish people have adopted a clear position regarding the EU's ban on sales of Swedish moist snuff ("snus"). Seven out of ten Swedes believe the ban should be lifted, according to an opinion survey conducted by TEMO.In June 2001, the EU decided that the warning text "Causes cancer" should be removed [from snuff cans]. The decision was made after several scientific studies concluded that Swedish moist snuff does not cause an increased risk of cancer.However, the sales ban on Swedish snuff in the EU member countries - with Sweden as the sole exception - remains in force, despite the