What is Snuff
Snuff is ground or pulverized tobacco, which is generally inhaled or "snuffed" through the nose. It is a type of smokeless tobacco. There are several types, but traditionally it means Dry/European nasal snuff. In the United States, "snuff" can also refer to dipping tobacco, which is applied to the gums rather than inhaled.
Snuff and Health
Users of smokeless tobacco products including snuff are believed to face less cancer risk than smokers, but are still at greater risk than people who do not use any tobacco products.
Snuff and Legal Issues
Oral snuff, in the form of dipping tobacco and snus is banned from all countries of the European Union except Sweden, Norway and Denmark, where the sale of snus is legal. Usage of snus in Scandinavian countries is very common. Sale of snus over the counter in Norway is also legal.
Snuff is readily available over the counter in most European tobacco shops. In Britain, snuff is much cheaper than cigarettes and other tobacco products as it is tax exempt, however for duty free purposes snuff still carries the same limitations as other tobacco products.
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