The Pouch Haus journal for nicotine, energy and everything happening in the pouch industry.
Topic
Regulation
UK rules on selling, buying, advertising and promoting nicotine and caffeine products, explained from the official sources.
Regulation
England Plans an Under-16 High-Caffeine Energy Drink Ban. What About Caffeine Pouches?
From April 2027, drinks with more than 150mg of caffeine per litre are due to be banned for sale to under-16s in England. The policy is written around drinks.
Regulation
UK Nicotine Advertising Rules Are Changing: What the Planned June 2027 Ban Means
The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 ends the advertising and sponsorship of vapes and nicotine products such as pouches. The government intends it to apply from 1 June 2027.
Regulation
UK Nicotine Pouch Rules Change on 29 October 2026: What Adults and Retailers Need to Know
The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 brings in a UK-wide age of sale of 18 for nicotine products, plus bans on free samples and substantial promotional discounts, from 29 October 2026.
Comparison
Nicotine Pouches vs Snus: Why One Is Legal in the UK and the Other Is Not
Snus contains tobacco and has been banned from sale in the UK since 1992. Nicotine pouches are tobacco-free. How the two differ.