Question reference: S6W-24244
- Date lodged: 21 December 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 15 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that nicotine pouches are not consumed by under-18s, and what assessment it has made of any health implications of the sale of these products to minors.
Answer
The recent 4-nation consultation on Creating a Smokefree Generation and Tackling Youth Vaping included suggested action on ‘other nicotine consumer products’ including nicotine pouches. The consultation also provided an assessment of the current evidence on nicotine pouches. The Scottish Government is currently working as part of a 4 nations approach on analysing the consultation response and considering next steps following the consultation.