02nd Jun 2022
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!
16th Dec 2021
The nicotine pouch has an uncertain future in Germany. You may already have noticed that tobacco-free nicotine pouches are becoming increasingly rare in the country’s physical stores. The reason: some German courts and federal states incorrectly classify nicotine pouches as food. Since nicotine is practically not permitted in food under current law, this misinterpretation results in local sales bans.
05th Nov 2021
After a number of German courts started taking action against nicotine pouches, an appeal has been initiated on Pouchgenuss. “Für den freien Verkauf von nicotine pouches in Deutschland”, which translates to “For the free sale of nicotine pouches in Germany”, wants to prevent the white, tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes being taken off the German market. Together we can now make a difference!
