A study of 1,020 vape users found 39% admitted it’s likely they’ll buy e-cigarettes from unregulated sources which haven’t undergone official safety checks. As a result, a third reckon their own nicotine consumption will increase. But 22% believe the impending law is the motivation they need to get out of their vaping habit. The research … Read more
In response to growing concerns about the rising use of nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) among youth, particularly nicotine pouches, Health Minister Mark Holland is putting through restrictions aimed at curbing their appeal and accessibility. These measures, which will take effect Aug. 28, include strict advertising restrictions, prohibiting certain flavours and limiting sales to behind the … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several flavoured nicotine pouches have been recalled across Canada because they were not authorized for sale in the country. Health Canada issued the recall Wednesday for all lots of eight types of Zyn nicotine pouches. They were flavoured apple mint, bellini, black cherry, citrus, cool mint, espresso, … Read more
The federal government issued a public advisory Wednesday warning to only use nicotine pouches as a method to quit smoking and not recreationally, the same day the minister of health vowed a crackdown on such products. There is only one authorized nicotine pouch available in Canada, the brand Zonnic from Imperial Tobacco, but the government … Read more
Canada’s health minister, Mark Holland, delivered a powerful message on Wednesday to tobacco companies attempting to market nicotine pouches to children: “Stay the hell away from our kids.” Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Holland argued that flavoured nicotine pouches are attracting young Canadians into a dangerous addiction and emphasized the need for stringent regulations to … Read more
