Estonia is considering introducing a maximum nicotine limit for nicotine pouches. Supporters argue that lower nicotine levels could reduce dependence and improve public health. Critics, however, warn that setting the
South Africa’s proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill has become one of the country’s most closely debated public health reforms. Designed to modernise legislation dating back to
GINN Statement | 30 July 2026 The latest half-year results from several of the world’s largest tobacco and nicotine companies reinforce a significant shift in the global nicotine market: growth
Public Consultation Submission Submitted by: Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN) Date: 28 July 2026 Contact: info@ginn.global Introduction The Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN) welcomes the opportunity to provide
Why Product Standards May Matter More Than Product Bans As governments around the world consider how best to regulate emerging nicotine products, policy discussions often become polarized between those advocating
Europe Needs a More Consistent Approach to Smoke-Free Nicotine Products Poland’s latest proposed tobacco legislation has placed nicotine pouches at the centre of a wider European regulatory debate. According to
What Oral Health Evidence Means for Nicotine Pouch Regulation As nicotine pouches become more widely available in global markets, questions about their long-term health effects continue to shape regulatory discussions.
Regulation Advances, but Tax Policy May Undermine Harm Reduction South Korea has moved to regulate synthetic nicotine products, including nicotine pouches, under its tobacco framework. The revised Tobacco Business Act
Australia has long been recognised as a global leader in tobacco control. It pioneered plain packaging, high tobacco taxes, advertising restrictions and comprehensive smoking reduction strategies, yet questions remain about
For decades, tobacco control policies have been built around a straightforward premise: products containing tobacco should be regulated as tobacco products. This approach made sense when cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless
The United Kingdom’s Tobacco and Vapes Act marks one of the most significant tobacco control reforms in a generation. By introducing a “smoke-free generation” policy and strengthening the regulation of
For decades, nicotine regulation has been built upon laboratory science, toxicological assessments, and clinical research. These forms of evidence remain indispensable for understanding product chemistry, biological mechanisms, and potential health