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Can You Use Snus or Nicotine Pouches at Festivals

Can You Use Snus or Nicotine Pouches at Festivals?

Planning to take tobacco-free snus or nicotine pouches to a festival? Here’s what to expect at UK and European events — including bag check guidance, site rules, and tips for travelling with your favourite pouches.
2025-06-11 4 min read
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Nicotine Content in Nicotine Pouches and Cigarettes

A closer look into how nicotine is absorbed from nicotine pouches versus cigarettes – and what that means for strength, absorption, and experience.
2025-06-10 4 min read
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France Proposes Nicotine Pouch Ban: UK Users Warned

UK nicotine pouch users are being urged to keep an eye on a new law proposed by the French government that could ban the use of nicotine pouches in France.
2025-05-30 2 min read
Innovation Supports Harm Reduction

Innovation Supports Harm Reduction

Professor Neal Benowitz, a leading medical expert from the University of California, San Francisco, told the audience at the recent E-Cigarette Summit in Washington, D.C that oral nicotine pouches are chemically similar to medicinal nicotine products like gums and lozenges.
2025-05-27 2 min read
The UK Disposable Vape Ban (2025)

The UK Disposable Vape Ban (2025): What You Need to Know

On 1 June 2025, the UK will enforce a ban on disposable vapes following the passage of new legislation. The ban addresses rising concerns about environmental damage and youth access. As this transition approaches, both consumers and retailers are beginning to explore alternative options.
2025-05-07 5 min read
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It is well known that cigarettes are bad for your health, but new research from University College London has shown by just how much they will shorten your life.
2025-04-15 1 min read
New Global Report: The Cost of Smoking

New Global Report: The Cost of Smoking

The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024 report highlights smoking as a major global health issue, responsible for over 8.9 million deaths each year — especially in low- and middle-income countries where the burden is highest.
2024-12-04 2 min read
Tobacco and Vapes Bill against Illicit Sales

Tobacco and Vapes Bill against Illicit Sales

The new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introduced in the UK parliament, includes measures to protect the legal vape industry. These include a licensing scheme for retailers selling tobacco, vape and nicotine products, and on-the-spot fines for those who break the law.
2024-11-05 2 min read
Politicians push back on Commission’s vaping ban proposals

Politicians Oppose Vape Ban Plans

A proposal from the EU Commission to restrict vaping in the same places as smoking is facing political opposition. Several Member State leaders and MEPs have voiced concerns, arguing the move could confuse consumers and undermine efforts to move away from traditional smoking.
2024-09-26 2 min read
How to dispose disposable vapes

How to Dispose of Disposable Vapes UK

Disposable vapes have been growing in popularity in the UK, with 5.2% of British vapers choosing disposables in 2022 compared with only 2.2% in 2021. However, as this category is still fairly new, this leaves vapers with a lot of important questions.
2023-03-22 2 min read
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A record public response to the EU’s “Call for Evidence”

Last month Northerner reported that the European Commission had opened an evaluation of the legislative framework for tobacco control. The consultation closed on the 17th of June with a record number of almost 25,000 contributions from experts and consumers from all European countries. 
2022-08-16 2 min read
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EU Tobacco Control: Our Submission Summary

Risk reduction through alternative nicotine products was the primary focus of our submission when the European Commission held a Call for Evidence on the legal framework for tobacco control. The Call for Evidence initiative lays the foundations for the EU's future work on tobacco control.
2022-07-01 1 min read
The EU calls for evidence: express your opinions!

The EU calls for evidence: express your opinions!

The European Commission recently launched a “Call for Evidence” aimed at evaluating current tobacco legislation, brought about by Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. Contributions will be accepted by all parties until the 17th of June. Express your opinions today!
2022-06-09 3 min read
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