The Nicotine Pouch Evidence Base Has Changed: What a New 2026 Scoping Review Tells Regulators

The evidence surrounding oral nicotine pouches has expanded rapidly. Questions that only a few years ago were being considered using a relatively small body of research can now be examined across studies covering product characteristics, nicotine delivery, toxicant exposure, patterns of use, smoking behaviour, marketing and consumer perceptions. For regulators, this expanding evidence base creates…