DAO 26-07 puts nicotine pouches under the Philippine Standard licensing system: lab testing for nicotine content, pH and water activity, full package disclosures, and a 12-month clock before uncertified products are banned.

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Japan Tobacco International has expanded its Nordic Spirit nicotine-pouch lineup in the Philippines with Dark Pop and Red Frost — two new flavors at roughly $2.59 a can, sold through convenience stores and food-delivery apps. It's the latest sign that nicotine pouches are growing fast in Southeast Asia.

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The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue now requires all nicotine companies to register their brands. 192 entries across 14 categories signal the start of tighter market oversight.