Nicotine Pouches

• Nicotine pouch regulation changes not being considered: health minister

  Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she's not considering changes to regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches.

  Canada

  Sep 23
  
• WHO warns nicotine pouch brands are targeting youth as sales boom

  Nicotine pouches are small sachets placed between the gum and lip that release nicotine through the lining of the mouth. They also typically contain flavourings and sweeteners.

  Health

  May 20
  
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• Alberta government, store owners campaign for change in nicotine pouch rules

  The Alberta government is hoping Ottawa will rethink current restrictions on nicotine pouches, allowing sale of the products in convenience stores once again.

  Health

  Mar 5
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• ‘Good health policy’: Alberta’s calls on Ottawa to relax nicotine pouch rules

  Alberta says federal policy appears to have coincided with growth on the black market, where unregulated nicotine pouches are widely available online with no age restrictions.

  Health

  Mar 2
• Convenience store giants fight Health Canada’s nicotine pouch rules

  Convenience store firms across Canada are taking the federal government to court to overturn regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2024
• Canada restricts sale of nicotine pouches. Here’s what’s changing

  Health Minister Mark Holland is implementing nationwide restrictions on nicotine pouches, including strict advertising limits and banning certain flavours.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2024
• Unapproved nicotine pouches recalled in Canada. Which ones?

  Several flavoured nicotine pouches have been recalled in Canada because they were not authorized for sale. So far, only one nicotine pouch has been approved by Health Canada.

  Health

  Jun 13, 2024
• Only use nicotine pouches to quit smoking, Health Canada warns

  The federal government issued a public advisory Wednesday warning to only use nicotine pouches as a method to quit smoking and not recreationally.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2024
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• ‘Stay the hell away from our kids’: Minister slams nicotine pouches, seeks regulation

  The health minister stressed that flavoured nicotine pouches are attracting young Canadians into a dangerous addiction and emphasized the need for stringent regulations.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2024
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• Health minister slams nicotine pouches, tobacco company alleges defamation

  One of Canada's largest tobacco companies is responding to the Canadian health minister's recent comments around nicotine pouches.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2023