A Deep Dive into FDA Compliance, Scientific Strategy, and Behavioral Insights for Nicotine Pouch Success in the United States As the U.S. market continues to evolve, nicotine pouch manufacturers face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. To help industry leaders prepare and strategize for market entry, GINN hosted a powerful masterclass, “Navigating the Introduction of Nicotine…
Recent research from Duke University School of Medicine has examined the role of artificial sweeteners in oral nicotine pouches and their potential effects on user behavior. The study, which analyzed popular nicotine pouch brands such as On!, Zyn, and Velo, found that these products contain significant amounts of sweeteners like acesulfame-K and sucralose. These additives…
Nicotine pouches have become an important tool in harm reduction, offering a smoke-free alternative to traditional cigarettes. Many veterans, who historically have higher smoking rates than the general population, have turned to these products as a way to transition away from combustible tobacco. However, recent legislative proposals in New York and other jurisdictions seek to…
Aligning Fiscal Policy with Tobacco Harm Reduction Goals The European Union is at a pivotal moment in shaping the future of tobacco and nicotine taxation. With discussions on revising Directive 2011/64/EU underway, policymakers have the opportunity to introduce a risk-proportionate taxation framework that aligns fiscal policy with public health objectives. This approach would create financial…
Taxation has long been a primary tool for tobacco control, designed to reduce smoking prevalence by increasing the cost of cigarettes. However, the emergence of novel nicotine products such as Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), and nicotine pouches challenges traditional taxation models. Policymakers now face a crucial decision: Should all nicotine…
France has officially banned the sale of nicotine pouches, a move that underscores the escalating regulatory battle over alternative nicotine products within the European Union. The decision, announced by French Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau, aligns with growing concerns from EU policymakers about the accessibility and potential youth appeal of nicotine pouches. However, this ban raises…