Finlyandiyada lazzat taqiqlari: yalpiz, mentol… Va boshqa hech narsa yo'qmi?

So here’s the story: Finland — the country that gave us saunas, silence, and strong coffee — is now cracking down on… flavours?

Yes, really.

Not by encouraging people to quit smoking. Not by investing in harm reduction. But by telling you which flavours you’re allowed to use.

And the list? It’s short. Just two: mint and menthol. Everything else? Banned. This isn’t public health policy. It’s flavour control.

Let’s talk about what this really means. Flavours aren’t a gimmick.

They’re one of the main reasons nicotine pouches actually help people quit smoking. People who used to light up now have an option that doesn’t burn, doesn’t smell, and doesn’t harm people around them.

People quit with what works. Take away the flavour they rely on? They don’t quit. They relapse.

And where’s the evidence? No study shows that banning cherry or citrus will make anyone healthier. And yet here we are: Finland’s Parliament is voting on a law that could destroy an entire category of harm reduction — not because it’s dangerous, but because it’s… flavoured?

What’s next? Plain toothpaste?

If we ban every product that’s “flavoured,” better stock up on mint shampoo — everything else might be next.

Let’s be honest: banning flavours doesn’t make people healthier. It just makes quitting harder.

This isn’t about health. It’s about appearances. It’s about looking “tough on nicotine” — even if that means more people keep smoking.

Our message to Finland: At Considerate Pouchers, we believe in facts, and options that work.

Nicotine pouches aren’t a threat. They’re a solution — one that’s already saving lives across Europe.

So instead of banning flavours, maybe it’s time we stopped fear-based policymaking — and started trusting the people who’ve actually quit smoking.