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Germany's nicotine pouch ban is leaking up to €368 million a yearGermany forbids the sale of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, yet around 1.5 million people use them regularly. The Bundestag's own research service now estimates the grey market is costing the state up to €368 million a year in lost tax — and the country is split on whether to legalize, regulate and tax, or keep the ban.
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New York's 75% nicotine pouch tax starts September 1Starting September 1, 2026, New York extends its 75% wholesale tobacco tax to nicotine pouches — treating Zyn, On!, and Velo like cigars even though they contain no tobacco. Every seller must be licensed as a tobacco dealer, and a floor tax on existing inventory is due September 21.
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Sweden blocks EU nicotine pouch tax — prices stay put for nowEU finance ministers couldn't agree on new minimum taxes for nicotine pouches after Sweden refused to back a compromise that would have doubled pouch taxation. Here's what happened and what comes next.