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Modern oral
Reduced-risk products lead Big Tobacco gains as traditional tobacco sales falter
13th August 2025 - News analysis |
The modern oral segment took centre stage in Big Tobacco’s second-quarter earnings, driving growth for several companies despite broader declines in traditional categories
Haypp backs EU tax directive amid strong growth in nicotine pouch sales in H1 2025
8th August 2025 - News analysis |
Haypp Group, an e-commerce player specialising in nicotine pouches and snus, closed the first half of the year with growing performance driven by the nicotine pouch segment
Philippines: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2025
7th August 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in the Philippines for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas
EU TED revision: pouches could be hit hardest among nicotine alternatives
6th August 2025 - News analysis |
While the EU’s proposed revision of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) aims to harmonise taxation across EU member states, its projected impacts vary widely among product categories
Velo Plus powers BAT’s modern oral growth despite dip in overall revenue
31st July 2025 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco reported a slight decrease in its revenue for the first half of 2025, offset by strong growth in the modern oral segment. Velo Plus contributed to growth momentum, particularly in the US
RFK Jr. says pouches are safest way to consume nicotine…
31st July 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |
New tax on oral nicotine products starts 1st January 2026…
31st July 2025 - Alerts | North America, Oregon, United States |
Altria’s oral tobacco growth softens impact of broader declines in H1 2025
30th July 2025 - News analysis |
Altria reported a mixed first half of 2025, with overall declines tempered by the strong performance of its oral tobacco products segment – a substantial driver of growth in the second quarter
Turkey: nicotine pouch market overview, July 2025
30th July 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This short report provides an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Turkey, covering form factors such a flavours, prices and brands
Bill passed to extend tax to pouches and other nicotine products…
25th July 2025 - Alerts | North America, Rhode Island, United States |
Egypt increases cigarette taxes again, ignoring HTPs and stirring up debate
24th July 2025 - News analysis |
Egypt has intensified its tobacco taxation policy with yet another cigarette price hike, sparking concerns among some officials that the tax amendment fails to address e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products
Accelerated growth in Iqos and Zyn boosts PMI’s performance in Q2 2025
23rd July 2025 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International reported a positive performance in the second quarter of the year, driven by a reacceleration of its heated tobacco device, Iqos, and the US offtake growth of its nicotine pouch brand, Zyn
To ban or to regulate? Ireland and the UK look to decide the fate of nicotine pouches
21st July 2025 - News analysis |
Since the 1st July ban on disposable vapes in the UK, retail enforcement there say nicotine pouch sales are replacing them, and concerns have cropped up again for youth uptake in the UK and Ireland
Forging ahead: technological innovation in reduced-risk products advancing fast
18th July 2025 - News analysis |
Unlike filter cigarettes, which basically remained unchanged since they first entered the market in 1934, reduced-risk products have become a realm of innovation since their inception
Updated EU tax directive covers HTPs and pouches, hikes member state taxes
18th July 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission has officially adopted a proposal for a recast of the Tobacco Excise Directive, expanding the scope of the directive to include heated tobacco products (HTPs), nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes
Proposed EU tobacco tax hike risks revolt over member state sovereignty
17th July 2025 - News analysis |
The European Commission’s proposal to tap into national tobacco taxes to fund its expanded budget could spark a contentious debate among member states, which may view it as an overreach into their financial sovereignty
IMF suggests higher taxes on oral tobacco products to boost income…
17th July 2025 - Alerts | Central America, El Salvador |
An overview of enforcement actions: a new TobaccoIntelligence tracker
15th July 2025 - News analysis |
TobaccoIntelligence is introducing a new enforcement tracker that will collate online accounts of regulator action on illicit e-cigarettes and other alternative nicotine products
Germany: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, July 2025
11th July 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides comprehensive analysis of the regulatory framework in place for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco in Germany, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to market access and packaging restrictions
Advances in age-verification and age-gating technologies could save the day
11th July 2025 - News analysis |
Could age-verification and age-gating technologies help get the balance right between flavoured alternative nicotine products as smoking-cessation aids for adults and keeping them away from under-age users?
Bahrain: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, July 2025
11th July 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Bahrain for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco, covering all policy areas
Ukraine: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, July 2025
10th July 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework currently in place in Ukraine for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from product and packaging restrictions, to advertising and taxation
Poland brings nicotine pouches under regulation for first time with new law
10th July 2025 - News analysis |
Nicotine pouches are now regulated in Poland for the first time, under new legislation that took effect on 5th July and introduces age restrictions and product limitations on nicotine-free e-cigarettes and pouches
Switzerland: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, July 2025
9th July 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides comprehensive analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Switzerland, covering all policy areas
Law regulating HTPs and banning pouches approved by National Assembly…
4th July 2025 - Alerts | Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe |
Trump’s second term so far: pouch use during hearings and government cuts
3rd July 2025 - News analysis |
The first six months of the current administration under US president Donald Trump can be defined by its use of executive orders and imposition of tariffs on goods imported into the US
