WHO slams soaring nicotine pouch sales as addiction-engineered
By The BriefBrief
WHO warns that nicotine pouch products are rapidly expanding and are engineered for addiction, targeting young people.
WHO:World Health Organization (WHO)
WHAT:WHO issued a warning criticizing the rapid expansion and marketing of nicotine pouch products
WHEN:May 15, 2026 at 3:51 AM ET
WHERE:Geneva
WHY:WHO said governments are seeing nicotine pouch use spread quickly, especially among adolescents and young people being targeted by deceptive tactics.
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