The publisher would like to apologise for the miss referencing in the Editor’s choice, Chapman S. Harm reduction (Tobacco Control 2003;12:341). The references list should have read:

1 Foulds J, Ramstrom L, Burke, et al. effect of smokeless tobacco (snus) on smoking and public health in Sweden. Tobacco Control 2003;12:349–59.

2 Bates C, Fagerstrom K, Jarvis MJ, et al. European Union policy on smokeless tobacco: a statement in favour of evidence based regulation for public health. Tobacco Control 2003;12:360–7.

3 Tomar SL, Connolly GN, Wilkenfield J, et al. Declining Smoking in Sweden: is Swedish Match getting the credit for Swedish tobacco control’s efforts? Tobacco Control 2003;12:368–71.

4 Kozlowski LT, O’Connor RC, Quinio Edwards B. Some practical points on harm reduction: what to tell you lawmaker and what to tell your brother about Swedish snus. Tobacco Control 2003;12:372–3.