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WHO regional adviser says tobacco companies target youth…
30th May 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Middle East |
Spotlight on Big Tobacco’s smoke-free shift: nicotine pouches with potential
29th May 2025 - News analysis |
The fourth and final part of our series looks at the impressive growth trajectory of nicotine pouches, the power of brand‑building and the regulatory risks facing the modern oral nicotine category
Thailand: nicotine pouch market overview, May 2025
28th May 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
The short report provides an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Thailand, covering form factors such a flavours, prices and brands
Sweden: the nicotine pouch market, May 2025
27th May 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This report provides a detailed look at the nicotine pouch market in Sweden, covering all areas from retail channels, flavours and pricing, to brands, regulation and future outlook
Spotlight on Big Tobacco’s smoke-free shift: betting on the future with vaping
22nd May 2025 - News analysis |
In part two of a four-part series, we look at the role vaping plays in tobacco companies’ quest to transform themselves into smoke-free businesses, with one company standing out in the category
WHO calls for stronger restrictions and flavour bans on novel nicotine products
16th May 2025 - News analysis |
All flavours should be banned for nicotine products, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which also wants increased regulation of advertising, limits on hardware design, and plain packaging requirements implemented across the board
UK: the nicotine pouch market, May 2025
6th May 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
The UK has become a fast-growing market for nicotine pouches since their introduction in 2019. This report offers a detailed analysis of the nicotine pouch market, covering everything from flavours and pricing to brands and marketing
Greek nicotine product flavour ban bill in ‘final stages of internal consultation’
5th May 2025 - News analysis |
Greece is moving closer to a flavour ban on alternative nicotine products as part of a broader crackdown on under-age access to alcohol and tobacco
Further discussion in Parliament before UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law
2nd May 2025 - News analysis |
The UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been debated in the House of Lords (upper house of Parliament) and is now just a few steps away from becoming law
Netherlands: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, April 2025
29th April 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in the Netherlands for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas currently in place and looking at possible future changes
PMI sees strong growth from Zyn and Iqos as it weathers impact of EU flavour ban
24th April 2025 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International saw a positive start to the year, fuelled by the strong volume momentum of Zyn pouches and Iqos heated tobacco devices, despite the annualisation impact of the EU characterising flavour ban
Philippines: the heated tobacco market – consumer survey report, April 2025
10th April 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
This consumer survey report examines the heated tobacco market in the Philippines and explores user preferences, brand prevalence, consumption habits, and cross-usage with other nicotine products
Could Trump’s tariffs have a negative impact on public health in the US?
7th April 2025 - News analysis |
US president Donald Trump’s tariffs could actively harm public health – but not in a way that might be expected
Is Poland’s move to ban flavoured pouches a growing trend in European regulation?
3rd April 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
With similar discussions taking place in other European countries, Poland’s plans to ban flavoured nicotine pouches raise questions about whether a wider regulatory trend is emerging
Estonia: heated tobacco and herbal heated product regulation, April 2025
2nd April 2025 - Heated tobacco regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in Estonia for heated tobacco and herbal heated products, covering all policy areas currently in place and looking at possible future changes
EU Commission raises concerns over Luxembourg’s plan to regulate pouches
1st April 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission has raised concerns over Luxembourg’s proposed regulations for nicotine pouches, particularly questioning provisions that could effectively ban the product
US: the nicotine pouch market, March 2025
31st March 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This report examines the current US nicotine pouch market – the world’s largest and most dynamic – with analysis of retail channels, brands, pricing, marketing and more
Bill aims to ban flavours, gaming features, nicotine analogues…
31st March 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, Washington |
WHO warns users against ‘tobacco industry‘s tactics’…
31st March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, Middle East |
Polish government plans to submit bill in third quarter to ban flavoured pouches
28th March 2025 - News analysis |
Poland’s Ministry of Health is advancing plans to curb the sale of alternative tobacco products, including a ban on nicotine pouches that contain flavours other than tobacco
US: the nicotine pouch market – consumer survey report, March 2025
26th March 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This report presents the main findings from our 2024 US consumer survey and sheds some light on the main nicotine pouch consumption characteristics and patterns among respondents
Japan: the heated tobacco market – consumer survey report, March 2025
19th March 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
This report presents the findings from a consumer survey conducted in Japan from July to August 2024, gathering insights about user preferences, brands, consumption, and cross-usage with other nicotine products
GCC unified standard for electronic tobacco alternatives nears adoption
12th March 2025 - News analysis |
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is moving closer to adopting unified regulations for electronic alternatives to tobacco products, with a final draft approved by the GCC Standardization Organization in January
Italy is still Europe’s top heated tobacco market as shifts in the industry ramp up
6th March 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
Heated tobacco is rapidly transforming nicotine consumption in Europe, and nowhere is this shift more evident than in Italy, which has led the way in the European heated tobacco market since 2015
Estonia: nicotine pouch market snapshot, March 2025
4th March 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Estonia, covering retail channels, marketing, pricing and product characteristics
Poland seeks to rein in novel tobacco product laws during its EU presidency
3rd March 2025 - News analysis |
Poland aims to use its position as EU Council president to place measures targeting alternative tobacco products high on the bloc’s legislative agenda just as Warsaw is advancing tax hikes and bans in the sector
German conservative bloc and potential coalition allies diverge on nicotine policy
26th February 2025 - News analysis |
As the centre-right CDU/CSU prepares for a potential return to power in Germany, its stance on tobacco and nicotine policy is set to be a key point of negotiation with prospective coalition partners
Is European Commission caution on tobacco regulation based on science?
20th February 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
The European Commission is taking a cautious approach to tobacco-related regulations, and key directives might not be revisited until 2026, but is it based on the whole truth?
US free-speech challenges may reshape marketing rules for nicotine alternatives
18th February 2025 - News analysis |
Packaging of US nicotine alternatives could face a major shake-up, thanks to First Amendment challenges against restrictions on what companies can say and do
