As Pouch Patrol reported earlier this year, the British government commissioned an independent review of smoking-related health disparities in February. The independent study, led by Javed Khan, was published last week and the recommendations align with harm reduction strategies.

Nicotine in Swedish snus does not affect the body very much at all, according to a new study from Linköping University. The researcher likens the effect of snus on the body to coffee and says that the study provides justification for leaving snus more at peace.

The European Commission has recently published a “Call for Evidence” aimed at evaluating the tobacco control legislative framework, brought about by Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. All parties can participate and send contributions until 17 June 2022. Make your voice heard today!

The FDA has taken the first steps toward banning menthol flavors in cigarettes. There is already ample speculation both on how it might be the U.S’s biggest tobacco control triumph in years and how it might all go wrong.

A new study reveals that smokers who have suffered from heart disease could gain five healthy years by quitting.

The finish politicians are taking new measures in the battle against smoking. This spring, the political parties will agree on the next Government Platform. We need your help in ensuring that nicotine pouches will be a part of the upcoming discussions.

The Danish Government has unveiled plans to ban the sale of cigarettes and nicotine products to anyone born after 2010.

The EU parliament recently adopted the Special Committee on Beating Cancer ’s (BECA) final report – recognizing the potential contribution of alternative products to smoking cessation.

Many may find it hard distinguishing snus from nicotine pouches, a relatively new product on the European market. While the products might appear similar at first glance, there are some fundamental differences.

Pouch Patrol received an e-mail from Jarmo Manninen. A man living in Finland, curious about the issue giving rise to Pouch Patrols efforts and engangement on nicotine pouches.