Portugal Introduces Nicotine Pouch Tax: A Step Toward Regulation and Responsible Harm Reduction
Portugal has taken a decisive step toward formalising the regulation of nicotine pouches by creating a new excise tax category for these tobacco-free, smokeless products. Beginning in 2026, nicotine pouches will be subject to a tax rate of €0.065 per gram of net weight, effectively bringing them under the country’s broader tobacco and nicotine tax…