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Finland\u2019s nicotine manufacturing sector has formed a new national industry association as the country moves toward stricter regulation of nicotine pouches and other smoke-free products.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The association, Savuton Nikotiiniala ry (SNA)<\/a>, began operating in late 2025 and now represents manufacturers, importers, and retailers across the nicotine value chain. Its launch comes as Finland prepares to introduce what are expected to be some of the most far-reaching nicotine pouch regulations in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe built a fully functioning organisation in six months because regulation was moving faster than the market could adapt,\u201d said SNA CEO Mirita Saxberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the association, its core priorities include protecting minors, tackling illegal trade, and supporting a regulated legal market that secures public tax revenues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harm reduction and science-based regulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A central pillar of SNA\u2019s policy stance is harm reduction. The association argues that smoke-free nicotine products expose users to significantly lower levels of harmful substances than cigarettes, since they do not involve combustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From SNA\u2019s perspective, regulation should be proportionate and grounded in scientific evidence, balancing youth protection with harm-reduction options for adult smokers.

\u201cWithout a unified voice, the debate risks being driven by simplifications rather than facts,\u201d Saxberg said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Without a unified voice, the debate risks being driven by simplifications rather than facts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The association\u2019s founding members include British American Tobacco (BAT), Imperial Brands, and Japan Tobacco International (JTI). Philip Morris International (PMI) joined the organisation in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taxation and illicit trade concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finland is set to introduce a series of regulatory changes between 2025 and 2027, including higher excise duties, flavour restrictions<\/a>, plain packaging requirements, and tighter limits on cross-border imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE: Nicotine regulations in Finland: A timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SNA has already raised concerns about the potential unintended effects of sharp tax increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOverly high taxes don\u2019t increase tax revenue \u2014 they often end up reducing it,\u201d Saxberg said. \u201cWhen prices in Finland are significantly higher than in neighbouring countries, consumption shifts abroad or into the grey economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She estimates that around 70 percent of nicotine pouches consumed in Finland are currently untaxed imports, resulting in an annual tax loss of approximately \u20ac200 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nordic cooperation and lessons from Sweden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Against this backdrop, SNA is calling for tax levels that do not push consumers toward unregulated markets, stronger enforcement against illegal trade, and closer cooperation between Nordic countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE: Why has smoking fallen so far in the Nordics?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a reference point, the association points to Sweden\u2019s regulatory model, which combines clear rules, high compliance, and comparatively low levels of illicit trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, SNA plans to publish a research-based report on youth access to nicotine products and the illicit nicotine pouch market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will also monitor the real-world impact of Finland\u2019s new legislation, with a focus on tax revenues, youth protectio,n and illegal trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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