Canada's Health Minister places nicotine pouches behind pharmacy counters, bans non-mint/menthol flavors to limit youth sales.

Canada's Health Minister, Mark Holland, has decided to place Health Canada-approved nicotine pouches behind pharmacy counters and ban flavours other than mint or menthol as part of efforts to limit sales to children. The move comes in response to concerns over the rising popularity of nicotine pouches, particularly among younger populations, potentially leading to increased nicotine addiction and associated health risks.

August 22, 2024
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