What are nicotine pouches? Are they safe to use, and why has the government banned them?

February 28, 2024 by abc.net.au

What are nicotine pouches? Are they safe to use, and why has the government banned them?

Health authorities are increasingly concerned about the illegal sale of a new nicotine product luring in young people and gaining traction across Australia.
Under Australian law, it is illegal for nicotine pouches to be commercially sold or advertised. But online retailers and some Queensland tobacconists are selling the pouches in colourful packaging, marketed as an alternative to smoking and vaping. Queensland Health has notified several Gold Coast businesses "about the illegality of nicotine pouches".

February 26, 2024 by theconversation.com

Nicotine pouches are being marketed to young people on social media. But are they safe, or even legal?

Nicotine pouches with attractive flavors are being endorsed to youngsters on social media platforms…

February 27, 2024 by sydney.edu.au

Nicotine pouches are being marketed to young people But are they safe

Flavoured nicotine pouches are being advertised to young people on TikTok and Instagram, with some …

12.50% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.6 million current smokers in Australia 14.80% of men are current smokers but only 10.30% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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