Snus

Snus is an oral smokeless tobacco product traditionally manufactured in Sweden.

There is no safe tobacco product and snus, like other tobacco products, poses risks to health. But compared to many other tobacco products currently available, scientific evidence strongly suggests that the consumption of snus is less hazardous to health.

However, not every country currently allows snus to be sold.

JTI therefore believes that:

• Adult consumers who choose to use snus should, once appropriately informed about the health risks, have the opportunity to do so;
• Governments should allow snus and other smokeless tobacco products to be sold, subject to proportionate regulation – including to prevent them from being used by minors.

JTI does not make any health claims about snus in its marketing. JTI does not market snus, or any other tobacco product, to minors or to non-users of tobacco products.

Last updated on 2012-03-26

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