Leaked EU Plan to Tax Nicotine Pouches Sparks Economic, Political, and Criminal Concerns

Leaked EU Plan to Tax Nicotine Pouches Sparks Economic, Political, and Criminal Concerns

A confidential European Commission (EC) document, leaked by Snusjournalen, has revealed a contentious plan to impose a substantial EU-wide tax increase on nicotine pouches (NPs). Spearheaded by the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD), the proposed measure could trigger widespread economic, political, and criminal repercussions across the Union. The timing of this revelation […]