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WHO's first nicotine pouch report: 160 countries have no rules at all

The World Health Organization published its first-ever global report on nicotine pouches, finding that 160 countries have no specific regulation while sales topped 23 billion units in 2024. WHO called for flavour bans, nicotine caps, and advertising restrictions — and told governments not to copy Sweden's hands-off model.

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Palau asks the UN to review nicotine for global drug scheduling

The Pacific nation of Palau has formally requested a WHO critical review of nicotine under the 1971 UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances — a process that could lead to an international vote by 2028.