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Australia Bans Nicotine Pouches. The Black Market Says Thank You

Australia’s nicotine pouch ban risks expanding the black market while denying smokers access to a less harmful alternative to cigarettes.
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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.

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.

The Final Verdict: Snus vs. Pouches 

In the world of tobacco harm reduction, snus and nicotine pouches are often mentioned in the same breath. But they’re not the same thing..

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.
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