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Debates during the 2019 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
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Department Debates
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Legislation Debates
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Latest 2 Written Questions
(View all written questions)2 Department of Health and Social Care Questions
(View all Baroness Watkins of Tavistock's DHSC questions)Whilst the use of nicotine pouches is currently low among adults, it is increasingly popular with younger male audiences. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug, and we have a duty to protect children and young people from potential harms.
In October 2023, the Government and the devolved administrations launched the smokefree generation and youth vaping consultation which considered whether consumer nicotine products, such as nicotine pouches, should come under a similar regulatory framework as nicotine vapes.
We have now published our response, which outlines measures to regulate the promotion and marketing of nicotine pouches, by restricting the flavours, packaging, and where nicotine pouches can be displayed in store. We have also committed to bring forward regulations to introduce an age of sale for these products of 18 years old or above. We will introduce the legislation as soon as possible.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)