
Modern oral


Bill regulating HTPs and pouches passes its first vote…
23rd September 2024 - Alerts | Peru, South America |


Global regulatory response to pouches and heated tobacco products ramps up
19th September 2024 - News analysis |
As nations worldwide tighten their grip on nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products, a wave of regulatory changes is reshaping the market – driving industry adjustments and prompting further regulatory responses



South Africa: nicotine pouch market snapshot, September 2024
16th September 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in South Africa, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics

US teens’ use of pouches stays stable despite increase in sales, survey finds
12th September 2024 - News analysis |
The use of pouches among US teenagers remained stable in the past year despite the constant increase in their sales, based on the recently released National Youth Tobacco Survey



Prior to US elections, Trump’s stance on nicotine alternative products has evolved
6th September 2024 - News analysis |
Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump’s position towards vaping evolved over the course of his former presidential term, and his position on other nicotine alternatives is unclear


City attorney sues online tobacco retailers for flavoured pouch sales…
5th September 2024 - Alerts | California, North America, United States |

Bill could ban pouches, and list of notified tobacco products released…
5th September 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

New order defines offences in tobacco regulation and violations of them…
5th September 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |

What changes are in store for nicotine alternatives in a post-cessation world?
3rd September 2024 - News analysis |
It’s beginning to look like the well of smokers who have not tried vaping is running dry, and this has dramatic implications for the sector, its approach, and the way others interact with it




Kenyan bill seeks stricter tobacco regulations, jail time for violations
2nd September 2024 - News analysis |
In a landmark move aimed at bolstering public health and tightening regulations on the tobacco industry, the Kenyan parliament is proposing three-year jail terms for individuals promoting nicotine products, including pouches and vapes

As pouch sales surge in the UK, could oral nicotine products compete with vapes?
2nd September 2024 - News analysis |
Nicotine pouch sales have been growing dramatically, fuelled by celebrity marketing activity. However, it appears little of that growth is due to cannibalising sales from vaping

PMI invests $277m in US plant expansion to increase Zyn pouch production by 40%
30th August 2024 - News analysis |
Potential production capacity numbers indicate Philip Morris International (PMI) expects a massive hike in US demand for nicotine pouches


State bill seeks pouch ban, high penalties for illicit sale of tobacco products…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Australasia, Australia |

Tighter laws, under-18s ban on heated tobacco and pouches start 1st October…
29th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Switzerland |

Canadian health minister puts pouches behind the counter and restricts flavours
26th August 2024 - News analysis |
In a bid to discourage young people from using nicotine pouches, Canada is imposing tough new restrictions, including limiting sales to pharmacies and flavours to mint and menthol


Pouch sales limited to behind pharmacy counters, flavours restricted…
23rd August 2024 - Alerts | Canada, North America |

Lead next-gen innovation with consumer rather than regulatory focus, advises CRO
23rd August 2024 - News analysis |
Businesses that lead product innovation with what the consumer wants will be one step ahead when it comes to taking a next-generation product to market – particularly when making PMTAs in the US



Nic pouches in Latin America: market opportunities, regulatory challenges
22nd August 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
As the global nicotine pouch market continues to expand, Latin America is emerging as a key region of interest, with the recent surge in vaping and nicotine pouch popularity creating dynamic opportunities for market players


US Republican VP nominee keeps views on tobacco alternatives under his hat
16th August 2024 - News analysis |
Republican nominee for vice-president JD Vance has been curiously silent on tobacco alternatives, even though common Washington Beltway gossip says Vance’s staff are some of the most nicotined up in all of Congress

Nicotine and flavour delivery innovations driving nicotine pouch evolution globally
15th August 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
From innovative flavour formulations to extended-release mechanisms and eco-friendly packaging, the globally expanding nicotine pouch industry is undergoing a transformative phase

Latin America: nicotine pouch market overview, August 2024
14th August 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports |
Nicotine pouch markets in Latin American have experienced considerable activity in 2024. This report covers 16 markets, with a specific focus on a smaller selection, with the aim of understanding the current and future perspectives of the region

US Democratic VP nominee unlikely to be an ally to the tobacco alternatives sector
12th August 2024 - News analysis |
New Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz is unlikely to be a friend to the tobacco alternatives and vaping industries. As governor of the state of Minnesota, he’s taken a strong line on nicotine products


TRIS notified of bill to transpose heated tobacco flavour ban, regulate pouches…
9th August 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Luxembourg |

Austria: nicotine pouch market snapshot, August 2024
9th August 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Austria, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics

Big Tobacco pleased about growth but mum on impact from regulatory changes
8th August 2024 - Blog , News analysis |
All Big Tobacco companies reported growth in their smoke-free segments, reflecting a trend towards diversification from traditional cigarettes, though none have addressed the regulatory environment and its potential impact on future earnings


Altria beefs up On! brand as oral tobacco products continue to shore up revenue
1st August 2024 - News analysis |
Oral tobacco continued to significantly contribute to Altria’s numbers in the first half of the year, with encouraging results from its On! nicotine pouch brand and positive On! Plus growth prospects

China: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2024
1st August 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report offers analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and retail channels

Bangladesh: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, August 2024
1st August 2024 - Nicotine pouches regulatory reports , Regulatory reports |
This report provides analysis of Bangladesh’s current regulations for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas

Pakistan: nicotine pouch market snapshot, July 2024
30th July 2024 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Pakistan, covering retail channels, pricing and product characteristics


Spanish government launches public consultation on new tobacco regulations
26th July 2024 - News analysis |
The Spanish government has opened a public consultation on a soon-to-be drafted tobacco law bill, which would introduce new measures to regulate the consumption, sale, supply and advertising of tobacco products


BAT’s numbers buoyed up by modern oral segment, with significant growth in US
25th July 2024 - News analysis |
British American Tobacco reported a drop in first-half revenue, offset by the continued growth of new categories. BAT expects new-category revenue to be weighted in the second half of 2024, driven by phased launches