Snus – gesundheitliche Risiken durch illegale Einfuhr rauchfreier Tabakprodukte über den Onlinehandel nach Deutschland

Smoke-free nicotine products are popular among young people. While pure nicotine pouches, bags and liquids are legally available in Germany (“all white products”), smoke-free nicotine tobacco products (snus) are prohibited. These reach us illegally through online trading and other trade channels. Within the EU, Sweden is the only country where snus can be legally purchased. The nicotine content varies greatly depending on the product. Significantly higher blood nicotine levels can be reached than with traditional smoking. Since the introduction of e‑cigarettes in 2004, an increasing number of nicotine intoxications have been observed, some with suicidal intent. In intoxicated young people, nicotine intoxication must also be considered and investigated. A thorough inspection of the mouth must be carried out to ensure that no nicotine or snus packets are under the upper lip or cheek pouches.