Nicotine Pouches in Mexico: Closing Regulatory Gaps Without Ignoring Relative Risk

Mexico’s nicotine market is changing. Oral nicotine pouches, which contain nicotine but do not require tobacco combustion, have become increasingly visible through online platforms and physical retailers. Their emergence raises legitimate questions about product standards, nicotine strength, marketing, youth protection and how these products fit within Mexico’s existing regulatory framework. A recent commentary published on…