Denmark

Scandinavian Tobacco Group reports a 1% decrease in Q1 net sales, offset by growth in hand-made cigars and oral products.

After the French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes, many Parisian e-cigarette shops remain unaffected.

Denmark's health minister seeks measures to combat tobacco, nicotine, and alcohol issues, particularly among youth.

Danish supermarket chain Lidl plans to stop selling tobacco products by the end of 2028. 20% of cigarettes will be removed this year.

Cigarette consumption among Danish young people has declined, but use of nicotine products has increased, local Danish media reported on April 13.

ELFBAR received preliminary injunction in US trademark case; reminder for companies to avoid intellectual property risks.

Danish smoking and e-cigarette use increased from 2020 to 2022, despite a flavor ban in 2022, according to a report.

Denmark, where a vape flavor ban was introduced as early as 2021, may regret its decision as smoking rate rebounded.