Snuff saved midsummer – Aftonbladet

The Public Health Agency changes the government’s decision and extend the conversion period regarding snus.

This means that there will be snuff in the deal midsummer.

– Snus users breathe out, say Hildingsson, Communications at Swedish Match.

today came the news that the Public Health Agency changes the government’s decision and extend the conversion period.

“Delivery as usual”

In short, it means that those who manufacture or import of snus has been extended setup time. Products made until August 30, 2016 may continue to be sold to and including 20 May 2017.

– We welcome the Public Health Agency’s decision, which means that we will be able to deliver to the shop as usual . Snus users can breathe out, say Hildingsson Communications at Swedish Match.

Longer time to change the box

Last month came the news that the changeover would take place much faster. On a month would snuff manufacturers change their boxes.

To switch production in such a short time was considered nearly impossible, which led to the warning about the snuff shortages in the shops.

But now, therefore, the changeover time extended .

“good dialogue”

Today’s new statement will likely act as a sedative pinch of Sweden’s one million snus users.

– we appreciate the excellent dialogue we have had with the Public Health Agency where they demonstrated great understanding of the industry and our prospects. Hopefully this is the beginning of a more constructive dialogue which the government also show greater interest in our nutrition, says Hildingsson in a press release. READ ALSO PLUS So, stop using snuff – on three weeks