Snus Commission News Today

Belgium’s decision to ban the sale of nicotine pouches from 1 October 2023 aims to protect the health of children and young people, says federal health minister Frank Vandenbroucke. The products in question – unfamiliar to many in Belgium – are small flavoured pouches that are placed between the lip and gum for a release of nicotine.

It’s one of those cultural peculiarities that the European Union is usually keen to protect and promote but snus isn’t celebrated like Parma ham and champagne. In fact it is banned in all member states except Sweden, although it’s a tobacco product that offers a much safer alternative to cigarettes, writes Nick Powell. Tobacco that […]