Nicotine pouches are becoming a more common part of smoking quit attempts in Great Britain, although their effectiveness as a cessation aid remains uncertain. A new University College London study, published as a medRxiv preprint in October 2026, examined how nicotine pouch use has changed since 2021 and whether people using them during quit attempts…
Artificial intelligence is changing how people find information about nicotine products. When an adult smoker asks an AI assistant about nicotine pouches, the answer may include specific brands, product comparisons and references to regulatory or retail sources. Yet the basis for those recommendations is not always clear. An analysis by Tanvir Siddiqui, a global brand…
Speaker: Dr Sydney Hiller, Inter-Scientific As Europe considers further regulation of nicotine pouches, the experience of the United States offers important lessons about balancing product oversight with an effective and manageable authorisation system. During GINN’s October 2026 webinar, Dr Sydney Hiller of Inter-Scientific reflected on the US Food and Drug Administration’s Premarket Tobacco Product Application…
Speaker: Andrius Miškelevičius, UAB Global Snus Lithuania presents an unusual example of Europe’s fragmented nicotine pouch regulations. While domestic sales are prohibited, companies such as UAB Global Snus can manufacture nicotine pouches for export to international markets. During GINN’s October 2026 webinar, Andrius Miškelevičius, Chief Operating Officer of Global Snus, discussed the operational challenges facing…
Speakers: Tim Phillips and Eva | Tobacco Intelligence Europe’s fragmented approach to nicotine pouch regulation is creating significant challenges for market oversight, with restrictions and differences in taxation contributing to the growth of illicit trade. During GINN’s October 2026 webinar, Tim Phillips and Eva from Tobacco Intelligence presented findings from their latest research into Europe’s…
GINN Webinar Insights | 29 October 2026 Europe’s nicotine pouch market is expanding rapidly, but national differences in regulation are creating significant challenges for enforcement, manufacturers and consumers. Restrictions on legal access, widely varying tax rates and uncertainty over future EU rules have raised questions about how governments can maintain effective oversight of a growing…
The European Union’s negotiations over tobacco and nicotine taxation have entered an important stage, with a new Council Presidency compromise proposing phased minimum excise duties for nicotine pouches and other nicotine products. A Council document dated 21 October 2026 (14681/26) outlines transitional tax rates beginning in 2028, ahead of higher minimum duties under the proposed…
The relationship between declining cigarette smoking and the growing use of non-combustible nicotine products is becoming an important consideration for tobacco-control policy. While countries such as Sweden, Japan and the United Kingdom are frequently discussed in this context, emerging patterns elsewhere offer further opportunities to examine how consumers respond to different products and regulatory environments.…
The UK’s consultation on the packaging, appearance and retail display of tobacco, vaping and nicotine products closed on 2 October 2026, marking another stage in the implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Act. The Department of Health and Social Care sought views on proposals intended to reduce the appeal of nicotine products, particularly among children…
As nicotine pouches become more widely available, attention is increasingly turning to the ingredients used in these products and how they behave during use. While the absence of tobacco combustion is an important distinction from cigarettes, it does not eliminate the need to assess potential chemical exposure. A study published in the October 2026 issue…