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Australia made pouches almost impossible to buy legally. 1 in 12 young adults used them anyway.

Australia’s strict nicotine rules haven’t stopped pouch use, raising questions about illicit sales, age checks and the case for regulated access.
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Luxembourg’s War on Common Sense: A Nicotine Cap Nobody Asked For

Luxembourg has decided to pick a fight with one of the most promising harm reduction tools in modern public health: nicotine pouches.

3 Key Regulatory Updates for Nicotine Pouches in April 2025

As the popularity of nicotine pouches continues to grow across Europe, regulators are responding with a wave of new restrictions and bans.

Leaked EU Document Reveals Plan for Heavy Taxes on Nicotine Pouches

The confidential paper, proposes a “substantial” EU-wide tax on nicotine pouches, potential impact of such a policy is already being felt.

3 Key Regulatory Updates for Nicotine Pouches in March 2025

​In recent developments, several European countries have introduced significant regulatory changes affecting nicotine pouches .

France’s Nicotine Pouch Ban: A Blow to Consumers Seeking Harm Reduction

The European war on safer nicotine alternatives has escalated again – this time with France outright banning nicotine pouches.

Slovakia’s New Import Restrictions on Nicotine Pouches: A Barrier to Harm Reduction

Slovakia has introduced new import restrictions on smoke-free tobacco products, including nicotine pouches.
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