We are on the side of consumers for safer nicotine alternatives

Nicotine pouches have recently come under scrutiny in public debate, often with a focus on their nicotine content. But as Nicoleaks rightly points out, it’s essential to distinguish between how much nicotine a product contains and how much is actually absorbed by the body. At Pouch Patrol, we share that view – and want to […]

The European Commission, Sweden and Greece have raised several objections to a draft bill proposed by Luxembourg that would require the strength of nicotine pouches to be so low, as to be a de facto ban on the products. Severely limiting nicotine content Sweden has objected, saying that setting a ceiling of 0.048 mg nicotine […]

An internal European Commission document reveals that the EU plans to increase taxes on nicotine pouches by over 500%. If the proposal becomes reality, prices could rise by up to 70% for consumers across Europe – at a time when millions of smokers are looking for less harmful alternatives. Read the leaked EU document here. […]

The debate surrounding nicotine pouches in Germany has recently gained momentum as the tobacco industry pushes for their legalization. These tobacco-free but nicotine-containing pouches have been growing in popularity across Europe, particularly in Sweden, where they have become an established alternative to smoking. While proponents argue that they offer a less harmful alternative to traditional […]