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Anti-tobacco groups hail France's decision to ban nicotine pouches in 2026

This photograph taken in Paris on December 19, 2024 shows boxes of "puffs" disposable electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches displayed in a shop, December, 2024. AFP - STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN

Denounced for their toxicity and addictive nature, particularly for children and adolescents, nicotine sachets, balls and gum will be banned in France from March 2026, a "victory" for anti-tobacco associations.

The ban, published in the Official Journal on Saturday, follows the ban on disposable e-cigarettes, which have been prohibited from sale since the end of February.

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