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Convenience store trade body issues strong advice on nicotine pouches

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The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has issued advice to retailers on the sale of nicotine pouches. It has highlighted media reports about illegal high-strength pouches being in circulation – and urged anyone with information about those selling them to contact police or trading standards. SGF…

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