In a store in Basel, teenagers try to buy oral nicotine products every day. Snuff is also used in schools. Experts point out that young people avoid the ban by buying online or through older friends. Studies have warned of health risks such as addiction, dental problems and an increased risk of cancer, according to albinfo.ch. Frightening growth despite the law The law banning the sale of snuff to minors came into effect in October 2024, but its impact appears to have been limited. In Swiss schoolyards, the demand for nicotine products has increased unprecedentedly. "Many minors try to buy snuff from me every day, the demand is very high," says D.*, 30, a shopkeeper in Basel. He says he has ... [Read more]