Nicotine pouches
Coverage of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, including product rules, consumer use and research. This hub distinguishes pouches from snus, which contains tobacco; reporting on both may appear in both hubs.
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Harm reduction critics reject Sweden’s success in reducing smoking
A tightly controlled webinar that excluded many consumer voices has mounted a sharp attack on Sweden’s world-leading record on smoking reduction - dismissing the role of safer nicotine products and questioning the science behind harm reduction.
EU commissioner claims smoke-free products do not reduce health risks
The European Union’s health commissioner has claimed that smoke-free nicotine products do not reduce health risks compared with cigarettes, contradicting evidence from multiple health authorities.
Tech startups stock free nicotine pouches as productivity perk
Tech startups are increasingly stocking offices with free nicotine pouches. The products are being framed as a workplace perk as companies chase sharper focus and stamina in an AI-driven, high-pressure environment.
