1. Trends & External Forces

Campaign launched to ban super strength pouches

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A new campaign to fight for proper regulation of nicotine pouches – including strength caps and a ban on advertising to children – has been launched by harm reduction campaigners. The 20IsPlenty initiative calls for a 20mgs maximum strength, and government public awareness programmes about…

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