UK not in favour of Ireland-style nicotine pouch restrictions, poll shows

November 24, 2025 by talkingretail.com

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UK not in favour of Ireland-style nicotine pouch restrictions, poll shows

A UK survey revealed over 44% support regulating, not banning, nicotine pouches. 30% suggest stop-smoking services recommend pouches alongside vapes. Majority back limits on pouch strength, similar to vape regulations. Poll showed dissatisfaction with government regulation efforts. Recent Irish restrictions contrast UK sentiment, worrying about impacts on smokers' cessation. Advocates favor harm reduction over bans, citing successful models in Sweden and UAE. They criticize Ireland's approach as potentially pushing smokers back to cigarettes. Prohibition in Ireland contrasts looser rules in Northern Ireland. We Vape founder warns of consequences from restrictive policies.

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17.20% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 730,000 current smokers in Ireland 20.00% of men are current smokers but only 14.60% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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