Nicotine Whispers: 2025 | Weeks 25 & 26
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Weeks 25 and 26 highlights:
USA
FDA Sets June 30 Deadline for Tobacco Product Listing Updates
Manufacturers must update the FDA on changes to their tobacco product listings twice yearly. New submissions can be made via the TRLM NG system or by mail using updated forms.
UK
Nicotine Pouches Gain Ground in UK After Vape Ban
New research shows a 95% growth in the UK nicotine pouch market in 2024, with many users switching from vapes. Discretion and perceived health benefits are driving adoption, especially among older adults.
Sweden
Nicotine Pouches Fuel Sweden’s Smoke-Free Success Among Women
New research shows nicotine pouches helped Swedish women quit smoking at nearly triple the previous rate. Experts say Sweden’s harm reduction model could save lives globally if adopted elsewhere.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Bans Disposable Vape Marketing and Caps Nicotine in Pouches
Parliament restricts disposable vape ads and limits nicotine pouches to 20 mg per unit near youth venues. The law aims to tighten control over emerging nicotine products amid EU regulatory review.
UK
Imperial Brands Study Finds blu Vapes Help Smokers Cut Cigarette Use
Two behavioural studies show blu e-cigarettes led to a 30% drop in smoking, with flavours playing a key role in switching. Up to 40% of participants reduced or quit cigarettes entirely over six months.
France
France Delays Nicotine Pouch Ban After EU Pushback
France’s planned ban on nicotine pouches is paused until August 25 after seven EU countries raised objections. The delay forces France to justify, amend, or withdraw the proposal amid harm reduction debates.
Italy
Italy Tightens Vape Rules to Protect Minors in 2025
From 2025, Italy enforces stricter e-cigarette sales and ad limits to curb underage vaping, including tougher online age checks. But a loophole remains for nicotine-free vapes, prompting calls for broader regulation
Philippines
CAPHRA Presses Philippines to Embrace Tobacco Harm Reduction
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) urges Health Secretary Herbosa to shift from prohibitionist policies to science-based harm reduction. The group warns outdated approaches are failing Filipino smokers.