Ireland Considers Ban on Nicotine Pouches Amid Youth Use

Ireland’s Department of Health is examining a potential ban on nicotine pouches, a move aimed at curbing the use of these products among children and young adults, the country’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Mary Horgan, has confirmed. This consideration comes amidst growing concerns from schools and teachers about the use of these products by children.

Nicotine pouches, which are widely available in Ireland, are small, tobacco-free sachets containing nicotine powder, flavorings, and other ingredients. They are placed between the lip and gum to deliver the highly addictive chemical. According to this year’s Health Ireland survey, 1% of the population uses nicotine pouches, but this figure rises to 3% within the 15 to 24-year-old age group, with men being more likely to use them than women.

• Read more: UK Teens Using Nicotine Pouches Discreetly in Schools: Study

When asked if there was a desire to extend upcoming vape bans to include nicotine pouches, Professor Horgan stated, “Yes, very much so.” She explained that this is being considered as part of any amendment to the current tobacco bill, reinforcing Ireland’s role as a global leader in tobacco control. “It is a concern and it’s something that legislation would and should have an impact on when it’s brought in,” she said.

This potential prohibition on nicotine pouches is part of a broader government strategy to reduce nicotine use among the public. Other significant measures include a law that will ban the sale of tobacco to people under 21, effective from 2028, and separate legislation to end the sale of single-use, flavored, and colored vapes, which is reportedly “nearing completion.” A ban on nicotine pouches would align Ireland with a growing European trend, as countries like Belgium, France, and the Netherlands have already introduced similar prohibitions.

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