As governments consider tighter rules for nicotine pouches, flavours have become one of the most contested parts of the debate. Policymakers face a legitimate concern: products containing nicotine should not
From 1 September 2026, New York State will bring tobacco-free nicotine pouches and other qualifying “alternative nicotine products” into its tobacco-products tax system. The headline figure is striking: 75% of
Questions about the oral health effects of nicotine pouches have become increasingly important as their use expands. The evidence remains limited, particularly when it comes to longer-term outcomes, but a
Youth nicotine policy often begins with a straightforward objective: prevent young people from starting to use nicotine. The harder question is how. Smoking, vaping and nicotine pouch use are sometimes
The more immediate regulatory story is unfolding in Member States, not in a published EU-wide nicotine-pouch flavour ban Discussion around the next revision of the EU tobacco and nicotine framework
A new JAMA communication on vaping raises a wider question: how should clinicians, policymakers and public-health professionals talk about nicotine pouches with adults who smoke? How health professionals communicate about
Taxation remains one of the most established tools in tobacco control. Raising the price of cigarettes can reduce consumption, discourage initiation and contribute to lower smoking prevalence. The World Health
A newly accepted study in BMC Chemistry adds useful evidence to one of the central questions in nicotine regulation: how does the chemical profile of oral nicotine pouches compare with
Sweden and Denmark share a border, similar living standards and long-established tobacco-control policies. Both have also set ambitions to create smoke-free societies. Their smoking patterns, however, have diverged. A 2024
As the European Commission’s consultation on the revision of the Tobacco Products Directive and Tobacco Advertising Directive closes today, 14 August 2026, GINN has submitted its response. The review is
Smoking rates have fallen across many high-income countries over the past several decades, but the pace of that decline varies considerably. South Korea and Sweden provide a useful comparison. Both
Building Regulatory Systems That Deliver Better Public Health Outcomes The rapid evolution of nicotine products has transformed the regulatory landscape. Traditional combustible tobacco products now exist alongside nicotine pouches, electronic