SGF calls for clear guidance over nicotine pouches in letter to health secretary
December 03, 2025 by talkingretail.com
SGF calls for clear guidance over nicotine pouches in letter to health secretary
The convenience store trade body reaffirms responsible retailing commitment to Wes Streeting regarding illegal high-strength nicotine pouches. Highlighting the lack of official guidance, SGF emphasizes the need for clear standards in the sale and promotion of nicotine pouches to prevent sales to minors. It suggests industry-government collaboration to develop guidelines, advocating age restrictions in line with the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. SGF plans to engage with ministers and officials to address the issue. The organization also shares concerns with the Scottish government. SGF stresses that clear guidelines should ensure nicotine pouches are only sold to adults and not marketed to children. Reports of illegal high-strength products with over 100mg of nicotine raise further concerns.
11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
