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Top 5 flaws in France’s defence of disputed nicotine pouch ban

Top 5 flaws in France’s defence of disputed nicotine pouch ban

France has responded to objections from Sweden over the country's plans to ban nicotine pouches. But the defence delivered by France to the European Commission is sorely lacking. Here are five serious shortcomings in the French response that reveal the propos...

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Sweden blocks France’s nicotine pouch crackdown

Sweden blocks France’s nicotine pouch crackdown

Sweden is once again pushing back against another EU country’s efforts to ban nicotine pouches, this time taking aim at France. The move follows a similar action targeting Spain earlier this spring and signals...

Health

When will Europe overcome the current moral panic over nicotine pouches?

When will Europe overcome the current moral panic over nicotine pouches?

Belgium has already introduced a ban on nicotine pouches. Now, both France and Poland are considering similar proposals. What's driving this push for prohibition without first examining facts, especially the r...

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‘Misguided’ French fears following le snus TikTok trend 

‘Misguided’ French fears following le snus TikTok trend 

TikTok videos featuring young people using snus and nicotine pouches have sparked “misinformed scaremongering” in France based on false claims about the health risks of smokeless nicotine products. Fears ...