We are on the side of consumers for safer nicotine alternatives

Pouch Patrol today announces the first-ever Ostrich Award, a satirical prize for policymakers who ignore clear evidence on tobacco harm reduction. This year’s recipient: EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, who recently declared:  “The WHO has observed that nicotine-containing products, in particular e-cigarettes and nicotine sachets, generate substances known to cause cancer and expose users to […]

A new report from the Nordic Council contains compelling evidence that smokeless nicotine products—such as snus and nicotine pouches—are not a gateway to smoking. In fact, they appear to be helping drive smoking rates down across the region. What is the Gateway Hypothesis? The hypothesis originated in the 1970s–1980s in drug policy debates and was […]

The 2025 E-Cigarette Summit on Science, Regulation, & Public Health brought together leading scientists, public health experts, and policymakers to explore the latest evidence and debate on nicotine, vaping, and tobacco harm reduction. This year’s (13th!) agenda included sessions covering regulatory developments, scientific advances, and public health impacts. It marks the last year of the […]

According to information received by Pouch Patrol, the new proposal from Denmark is not a compromise, but rather a declaration of war. The Danish Presidency is pursuing the Commission’s agenda, or possibly its own, rather than seeking to unite Europe. A breakdown is to be expected at Thursday’s decision-making meeting. 1. The ‘revised’ proposal does […]