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September 23, 2026

The Policy War on Smoke-Free Alternatives

Just as nicotine pouches are giving millions of adults a viable, smoke-free way to quit cigarettes, a regulatory push in the West is threatening to dismantle this option.

What France Gets Wrong About Nicotine Pouches

The proposal of France in the Senate – innocently titled “Proposition de loi n° 641” – was pitched as a way to “regulate” nicotine pouches.

May 23, 2025

Spain Tries to Ban Pouches — And the EU Isn’t Having It

Spain’s Ministry of Health, led by Mónica García, has quietly launched one of the most extreme anti-nicotine measures in Europe.

May 15, 2025

WVA Urges WHO to Embrace Nicotine Pouches and Vaping as Lifesaving Tools

A new policy paper from the WVA has just shaken up the global conversation on tobacco control, and it couldn’t come at a more urgent time.

May 13, 2025

The Peach Pouch That Ended a 50-Year Habit

May 12, 2025

Finland’s Flavour Ban: Mint, Menthol… And Nothing Else?

Finland — the country that gave us saunas, silence, and strong coffee — is now cracking down on… nicotine pouch flavours.

April 28, 2025

Finland’s New Nicotine Pouch Rules: A Step Forward or a Step Back?

Finland is moving ahead with a proposal to regulate nicotine pouches. The goal is to prevent youth use and tackle illegal trade.