Does Swedish snus have high nitrosamine levels?
In Sweden, there is no regulation regarding tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA) levels although the limit set by industry standards is 10 mg/kg (dry weight). In 2002, the Swedish National Food Administration published the results of an investigation into TSNA levels in snus products on the Swedish market – a mean value of 1.1 mg/kg was reported, which the Administration considered a low level.
