A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has identified a significant rise in the use of nicotine pouches in Great Britain, a trend driven almost exclusively by young people, particularly young men. The research, published in The Lancet Public Health, found that one in 13 men aged 16 to 24 (7.5%) now uses these small, tobacco-free sachets placed under the lip.
Read moreSmoking remains a massive public health failure, killing over 500,000 Americans annually. While anti-smoking campaigns have had success, recent trends suggest cigarettes might be regaining a “cool” factor. In this context, the founder of Sesh+, a tobacco-free nicotine pouch company, argues that oral nicotine products offer immense promise for harm reduction—provided the U.S. avoids the regulatory pitfalls that plagued the vaping industry.
Read moreThe Austrian government has initiated a consultation process for amending its Tobacco Act, aiming to ban single-use e-cigarettes (disposable vapes) and tighten regulations on nicotine pouches, e-liquids, and tobacco use in public spaces like playgrounds. The review phase began on December 10, 2025, with new regulations slated to take effect in July 2026, and the full ban on disposable vapes expected by the end of 2026.
Read moreA quiet revolution is reshaping nicotine consumption in Canada, with nicotine pouches increasingly becoming the product of choice for adults seeking alternatives to cigarettes and vaping. These small, tobacco-free sachets, placed discreetly between the lip and gum, are gaining popularity for their convenience, lack of smoke or vapor, and ability to be used unobtrusively in public spaces.
Read moreThe Polish government is preparing to implement a controversial ban on the sale of flavored nicotine pouches and disposable e-cigarettes, aiming to protect youth from addiction. The Ministry of Health cites World Health Organization reports on the harms of these products and their appeal to young people, referencing data showing 22.3% of 12-15-year-olds in Poland use e-cigarettes.
Read moreFollowing the significant disruption caused by the UK’s disposable vape ban, the vaping sector is now being urged to prepare for the next major regulatory shift: the introduction of a vape duty in October 2026. Tom Power, senior national account manager at Phoenix 2 Retail, suggests this new tax could spur sales of smaller vaping devices and duty-exempt nicotine pouches as consumers look to manage costs.
Read moreImperial Brands, the manufacturer behind well-known names like Golden Virginia and Blu vapes, has officially entered the rapidly growing nicotine pouch market with the launch of its new brand, Zone. This move aims to capitalize on the sector’s projected 234% volume growth over the next five years.
Read moreA new poll commissioned by the campaign group We Vape reveals low public support for the Irish government’s stringent restrictions on nicotine pouches. The survey of 1,038 adults found that fewer than 10% support banning the sale of these products, while over 44% believe they should be regulated rather than prohibited. This comes as Ireland moves to ban disposable vapes and tighten rules on pouch packaging, flavors, and sales to minors.
Read moreA new study in British Columbia (B.C.) has found that while young people are not using oral nicotine pouches at the same high rates as they are vaping, their usage is still a cause for concern, prompting calls to maintain current sales restrictions. The research, conducted by the McCreary Centre Society, offers one of the province’s first large-scale looks into nicotine pouch use among youth and serves as a key data point in the ongoing debate over how these products should be regulated.
Read moreIreland’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.
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