USC study in Pediatrics finds teen use of nicotine pouches linked to lower likelihood of continued vaping and reduced vaping frequency.
Read moreDiscover the 6 largest nicotine and tobacco companies in the U.S. (PMI, Altria, RAI, ITG, Liggett, Swedish Match/ZYN) and their shift to smokeless products.
Read moreBaltimore City alleges Philip Morris and Swedish Match intentionally targeted teens with Zyn nicotine pouches, seeking to stop deceptive marketing.
Read moreAn analysis of Zyn nicotine pouches, their FDA status, potential benefits for smokers quitting, and the addiction and health risks, especially for youth.
Read moreNew Law Aims to Close 5-Year Regulatory Gap for Popular Products
Poland is finally set to regulate the rapidly growing market for nicotine pouches, addressing a five-year regulatory vacuum that experts warn poses a public health risk, particularly to young people. A Sejm (parliamentary) Health Committee meeting scheduled for May 7th will discuss amendments to the Act on Health Protection against the Consequences of Using Tobacco and Tobacco Products, specifically incorporating rules for these tobacco-free oral nicotine products.
Read moreScottish minister confirms “snus-style” nicotine pouches will be part of UK’s “smokefree generation” tobacco ban amid youth access concerns.
Nicotine pouches, sometimes incorrectly referred to as “snus,” will be covered under the UK-wide Tobacco and Vapes Bill aimed at creating a “smokefree generation,” Scottish Public Health Minister Jenni Minto has confirmed. This clarification comes amid concerns raised by MSPs after free samples of these oral nicotine products were distributed at Edinburgh’s Waverley train station.
Read moreResearchers Urge Awareness and Regulation Amid Surging Popularity Fueled by Social Media
The use of oral nicotine pouches – small, discreet packets placed between the gum and lip – has seen a dramatic and concerning surge among U.S. high school students, nearly doubling between 2023 and 2024. This finding comes from a significant new study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC), published in JAMA Network Open, raising alarms among public health officials about a rapidly growing trend among adolescents.
Read moreParty Advocates for Wider Retail Access, Citing ‘Freedom of Choice’
A future Conservative government in Canada would reverse the current Liberal policy restricting the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies, allowing them to be sold in general retail outlets like corner stores and gas stations. A party spokesperson emphasized the principles of “freedom of choice” for adult Canadians regarding legal products and ensuring access to less harmful alternatives for those trying to quit smoking.
Read moreAnti-smoking advocates in New Zealand are expressing concern over the growing popularity of oral nicotine pouches, which they fear could overshadow progress made in reducing youth vaping rates. These highly addictive pouches, often sold under the brand name ZYN, are placed under the lip and absorbed in the mouth, presenting a new challenge in the fight against nicotine addiction.
Read moreA recent study by the Nordic Welfare Centre, spanning data from 2018 to 2024, has revealed that nearly 33 percent of Icelandic youth are now using nicotine pouches, marking the highest rate among Nordic countries. Despite this alarming trend, smoking rates remain remarkably low in Iceland, with only 6.6 percent of young people reported as smokers in 2023, compared to 12.1 to 19 percent elsewhere.
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