LATEST ALERTS
Modern oral
Technical requirements for pouches issued…
18th March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
Bill introduced that would tax oral nicotine products…
13th March 2025 - Alerts | Massachusetts, North America, United States |
UK: the nicotine pouch market – consumer survey report, March 2025
11th March 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
This report presents the main findings from our 2024 consumer survey and sheds some light on the main nicotine pouch consumption characteristics and patterns of use of respondents
Ireland: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, March 2025
10th March 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in Ireland for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to market access and sanctions
Turning Point Brands sees triple-digit growth of nicotine pouch sales in 2024
10th March 2025 - News analysis |
Turning Point Brands has announced it made $11.2m in nicotine pouch sales in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the oral segment (which includes moist snuff) representing over 50% of total net sales last year
Finland: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, March 2025
10th March 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Finland, covering all policy areas
New tariffs on China likely to hit US vape sector, but less so other nic alternatives
7th March 2025 - News analysis |
Further price increases will result from the latest round of tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump on China – though downstream impact from tariffs on North American trading partners has again been delayed
Nicotine pouch resolution published in official gazette…
5th March 2025 - Alerts | Asia, United Arab Emirates |
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
‘Health tax’ bill passes second debate…
25th February 2025 - Alerts | Colombia, South America |
Tamarind Intelligence podcast: the future of vaping regulations in 2025 and beyond
24th February 2025 - Podcasts |
Podcast host Barnaby Page is joined by Michael Landl from the World Vapers’ Alliance to discuss the future of e-cigarette regulations and the critical challenges the industry will face in 2025 and beyond
France shifts stance on nicotine pouches, paving the way for a potential ban
20th February 2025 - News analysis |
In a sharp policy reversal, France has dropped plans to tax nicotine pouches. It is now likely to pursue an outright ban through future legislation, following the Senate’s adoption of the 2025 Social Security Budget Bill
Bill imposing taxes on certain nicotine products is introduced…
19th February 2025 - Alerts | Iowa, North America, United States |
Minsa regulates heated tobacco and nic pouches…
18th February 2025 - Alerts | Central America, Panama |
Haypp Group reports strong growth in nicotine pouches, with UK sales surging
14th February 2025 - News analysis |
Haypp Group, an e-commerce player specialising in nicotine pouches and snus, reported strong performance in 2024, with triple-digit growth in nicotine pouch volume in the UK
JTI’s growth driven by Vector Group deal and expansion in reduced-risk products
14th February 2025 - News analysis |
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has reported its full-year and fourth-quarter financial results for 2024, highlighting steady progress toward its 2028 reduced-risk product (RRP) ambitions
BAT’s heated tobacco sales decline, but offset by strong growth in modern oral
14th February 2025 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a drop in its heated tobacco category in 2024, partially offset by significant growth in the modern oral segment – particularly in the US
Tamarind Intelligence podcast: key global updates on novel nicotine regulation
14th February 2025 - Podcasts |
Join our podcast host, Barnaby Page, as he talks with Tamarind Intelligence regulatory director, Pablo Cano Trilla, about the latest worldwide developments in novel nicotine regulation
Can the US tobacco sector expect more stability under Trump’s second term?
13th February 2025 - News analysis |
Predictions on what president Donald Trump will do have always been difficult. But some indicators point to a second go-around of the Trump administration providing a degree more stability and predictability
Study that fails to link youth vaping with future smoking brings up research issues
13th February 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
New research “fails to show that youth vaping causes future smoking”, announces the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Should harm-reduction advocates reach for the champagne?
Poland moves to extend tax to pouches and heating devices in regulatory shift
12th February 2025 - News analysis |
The Polish Council of Ministers has adopted a draft bill to extend an excise tax to nicotine pouches and vaping and heating devices, including disposables
Moldova: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, February 2025
11th February 2025 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Moldova for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to notification and labelling
Top changes that matter in this month’s Policy Radar update, Nov 2024 – Jan 2025
10th February 2025 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This short report examines some of the most important changes implemented in our Policy Radar update for the second half of November, December and up until 10th January 2025
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
