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When was Swedish Match founded?
Swedish Match springs out of two historical Swedish companies. In 1915, The state-owned Svenska Tobaksmonopolet (the Swedish Tobacco Monopoly) was founded and in 1917, Svenska Tändsticks AB was founded, with Ivar Kreuger as President.
How do I apply for a vacancy?
When applying for a particular position we would like you to write a cover letter and attach your CV/resume. It is important that your CV is accurate, lack of information could result in not being considered for an interview. For more information, see the page Vacant positions.
Can Swedish snus be purchased directly from you?
Yes, you can order the entire Swedish Match snus range via the Company's e-commerce service, www.swedishmatch.se, and via your local brand page if you are a resident in another market.
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Why is there no declaration of nicotine and tar content for cigars and cigarillos?
According to tobacco regulations, nicotine and tar contents must be stated on cigarette packets. But since there is no satisfactory measuring method for analyzing the values of nicotine and tar in cigar smoke, there is no corresponding demand on cigars and cigarillos. The reason that no standard measuring method has been found is that the products are available in many various forms and sizes and neither government officials nor the industry has been able to produce a model that works for all product versions. However, values stated on cigarette packets do not measure the actual content in the cigarettes themselves but the values produced during smoking, which is measured in a standard smoke machine.
Why is smoke from cigars and cigarillos basic?
Basic smoke comes from the choice of tobacco type, slow air drying of leaves and fermentation of the tobacco. Nicotine is absorbed into the body from basic smoke through the mucous membrane in the oral cavity, which is the reason why cigar smoke is not inhaled but calm puffs are taken instead.
How much nicotine is absorbed into the body from cigar smoke?
There is no scientific measurement available on this, but an estimate done in the 1990s showed that an average of 10 percent compared with acid cigarette smoke. However, this is on condition that the cigar is smoked in the correct manner, meaning puffed and not inhaled. The basic character also contributes to the slow absorption of nicotine. Cigars are not smoked for the nicotine but for the taste.
