A product on target… and under fire from regulators
In February 2025, France officially informed the European Commission of its intention to ban nicotine pouches – also known as pouches – because of their dangerous appeal, particularly to young people . With Brussels’ implicit endorsement at the beginning of September, this measure can now be implemented.
What’s all the fuss about these Nicotine sachets?
- Targeted marketing to young people: fruity or mentholated aromas, insidious communication on social networks via TikTok and influencers… all strategies designed to seduce and win the loyalty of new consumers.
- High nicotine levels and rapid addiction: some of these products deliver up to 100 mg per dose, a highly addictive concentration comparable to or even higher than that of cigarettes.
- Cases of intoxication of concern: Poison control centers are recording an increase in alerts among adolescents, symptomatic of acute overdose.
A justified but controversial measure
To protect young people, the Minister of Health has announced that all these products will be banned in 2026.
However, some experts warn that the ban deprives adult smokers of a potentially less harmful alternative to smoked tobacco, as demonstrated by the Swedish snus model. A radical measure, but consistent with a policy of massive addiction reduction.
What you get: clarity and enhanced protection
- Less confusion, more prevention: young people will no longer be exposed to nicotine products hidden behind attractive packs.
- Preventing early-onset addictions: a strong step towards keeping nicotine out of teenagers’ lives.
- A clear message: health is the priority. It’s a bold move, designed to control the damaging effects of aggressive marketing and overly seductive alternatives.
Are you ready to take action?
The ban on these pouches should make life easier for smokers faced with this discreet temptation, while paving the way for other, more health-friendly methods of withdrawal.
Take the next step: freeing yourself from dependence
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- A gentle, chemical-free approach
- Individualized care, already acclaimed by thousands of people
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Act now. Take advantage of a key moment in legislation to finally say STOP to nicotine. Book an appointment at one of our MyLaserTabac centers and start your new life, free of tobacco and addictive substitutes – simply, naturally and sustainably.
