Comparative Study Highlights Faster Nicotine Delivery with Bioceramic-Based Pouches

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A new preprint study conducted by researchers at Emplicure provides promising evidence that bioceramic calcium sulfate-based nicotine pouches may offer faster and more efficient nicotine delivery than conventional cellulose-based formats. The findings, currently hosted on Research Square, could shape future innovations in nicotine pouch design and regulation. The study, titled Comparative study of calcium sulfate…

Science, Safety & Regulation: The Role of Nicotine Pouches at GFN25

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At the 2025 Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw, Emplicure Chief Clinical, Regulatory & Quality Officer Dr. Anna Franzén delivered a compelling presentation during the panel “Nicotine Pouches: What’s the Real Story?”. What Dr. Franzén Shared Dr. Franzén emphasised three critical pillars for nicotine pouches: Established safety of medicinal nicotine — highlighting how regulatory frameworks for nicotine…

GINN Hosts Landmark Get Together in Dubai

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On Friday, GINN brought together leading voices from across the nicotine pouch industry for a high-impact networking event in Dubai—marking another key milestone in our global engagement efforts. Held one year after GINN’s inaugural launch in the same city, the Get Together welcomed GINN members, partners, and stakeholders for a dynamic day of collaboration, commercial…

Illicit Trade and the Cost of Inaction: What Retailers Expect After the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

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By Rohan Pike, GINN Focal Point on Anti-Illicit Trade As the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill moves toward implementation, independent retailers are bracing for the fallout—not from enforcement, but from the lack of it. The Federation of Independent Retailers (The Fed) has sounded the alarm: small stores are already struggling to survive, and without proper…

Navigating the EU’s Nicotine Pouch Tax Dilemma: What Policymakers Need to Know

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The European Union stands at a crossroads. As lawmakers work to balance public health priorities with fiscal responsibilities, nicotine pouches have become a fascinating test case that could reshape how we think about harm reduction policy. Recent leaked documents from the European Commission reveal three distinct taxation approaches under consideration—each with profound implications for public…

The Price of Prohibition: France’s Nicotine Pouch Ban Sparks Industry Backlash

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The recent French ban on nicotine pouches has triggered a wave of backlash from harm reduction advocates, public health experts, and industry stakeholders. With punitive penalties and sweeping restrictions, the law represents one of the most stringent measures on nicotine alternatives seen in Europe. However, the story is still unfolding—and resistance is mounting. Industry Backlash…