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Lithuania: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, February 2025
7th February 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
PMI’s growth in 2024 powered by Zyn and Iqos as its smoke-free user base expands
6th February 2025 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) achieved positive results in 2024, driven by the expansion of its nicotine pouch brand Zyn as 2023’s demand acceleration continued alongside Iqos growth momentum
A US FDA under Kennedy could impact innovation and nic alternatives in Europe
6th February 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
The nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmentalist and vaccine sceptic, as US secretary of health could have indirect implications for the nicotine alternatives industry, even in Europe
Pouch-popping overshadows science in Kennedy US health secretary hearings
4th February 2025 - News analysis |
A second Health and Human Services secretary nomination hearing for Robert F Kennedy Jr. devolved into arguments over “science”, overshadowed by news of his alleged use of a nicotine pouch during his first hearing
Altria reports strong oral tobacco growth and invests further in heated tobacco
30th January 2025 - News analysis |
Altria released its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results today, highlighting significant growth in its oral tobacco segment and strategic steps forward in the heated tobacco market, despite ongoing challenges
South Australia first state to explicity ban nicotine pouches…
30th January 2025 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |
Poland proposes strict regulations on nicotine pouches to close legal loopholes
21st January 2025 - News analysis |
Under a new draft bill, nicotine pouches – including synthetic nicotine variants – would be classified as related products under Poland’s tobacco laws, subjecting them to the same stringent restrictions as traditional tobacco products and e-cigarettes
US FDA nicotine cap proposal: optimism in the face of uncertainty, delays, lawsuits
20th January 2025 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expects its new proposal for a very low nicotine cap on conventional cigarettes to be a net positive for alternative nicotine products
US FDA allows marketing of Zyn nicotine pouches and flavours other than tobacco
17th January 2025 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products, marking the first time the agency has approved such products through its rigorous premarket tobacco product application process
FDA issues first-ever marketing approval of pouches to Zyn…
17th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Montenegro: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, January 2025
16th January 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Montenegro for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
US FDA’s proposal to cap nicotine in cigarettes approaches final hurdles
15th January 2025 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule to slash nicotine levels in combusted tobacco products has cleared White House review, although it is still far from certain that the rule will come into force
UK nicotine pouch market expands with innovation and rising consumer demand
15th January 2025 - News analysis |
Despite a landscape dominated by regulatory uncertainty, the UK nicotine pouch market is witnessing rapid growth, driven by rising consumer demand for harm-reduction products and healthier alternatives to smoking
Survey shows nicotine pouch use is on the rise…
15th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, Vermont |
FDA issues proposed rule reducing nicotine levels in tobacco products…
15th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Could nicotine pouches be next in the crosshairs for stricter EU regulation?
9th January 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
As Europe tightens its grip on disposable vapes with bans and restrictions addressing environmental and public health concerns, attention is beginning to shift to another rapidly growing nicotine product: nicotine pouches
Tougher laws, EU TPD3 and first-time pouch regulations: what 2025 may bring
8th January 2025 - News analysis |
TobaccoIntelligence predicts 2025 will be very important for nicotine alternatives, with key decisions to be made and regulation expected to become tougher overall
New bills aim to restrict flavoured nic pouches and smokeless tobacco…
7th January 2025 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |
FDA import alert updates aim to stop entry of unauthorised products…
7th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Top changes that matter in this month’s Policy Radar update, Oct – Nov 2024
2nd January 2025 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This short report examines some of the most important developments outlined in our Policy Radar update for the second half of October and the first half of November (up until 18th)
Did we get it right? TobaccoIntelligence’s industry predictions for 2024 reviewed
31st December 2024 - News analysis |
We look back at predictions TobaccoIntelligence published at the start of 2024 to see how well we did in calling events that would occur in the nicotine alternatives industry throughout the year
Finland tightens up flavour and content rules for planned nicotine pouch market
30th December 2024 - News analysis |
Finnish authorities plan to create a legal nicotine pouch market. However, the government has reversed a previous bill that would have permitted a greater range of flavours, and a new bill proposes tighter restrictions
Slovenia: nicotine pouch market snapshot, December 2024
23rd December 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Slovenia, covering retail channels, marketing, pricing and product characteristics
Tax on heated tobacco, snus and nicotine pouches to rise in January…
20th December 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |
