New research has revealed overwhelming public support for regulations surrounding nicotine pouches.
The survey, carried out by pouch brand Northerner, found that 84% of respondents agreed that the government should introduce new regulations for nicotine pouches.
Beyond nicotine pouch regulation, the survey also revealed support for government plans to introduce a licensing scheme for the sale of vapes (82%).
Head of external affairs at Northerner, Markus Lindblad, said: “These results show that there are some areas of modern life where the public wants the government to take a more active role and to introduce new regulations. A good example is the overwhelming support for the regulation of nicotine pouches. On this issue, the public, government, and responsible retailers are totally aligned. At the moment, a legal loophole means that there is no minimum age limit on the purchase of nicotine pouches, and this has been exploited by unscrupulous retailers. This survey shows that the public wants action, and there is strong support for the government’s move to close this loophole through the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.”
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