The uncertain future for Nicotine pouches in Europe

By wdo, 27 August, 2026
  • Jonas Lundqvist, European Nicotine Pouches Alliance (ENPA)
  • Robert Casinge, European Nicotine Pouches Alliance (ENPA)

Key European regulatory development brief 2026

Latest development and what to expect from the EU on product regulation and taxes as well as an outlook on national legislation in the EU and globally.

The European Nicotine Pouches Alliance (ENPA) is a Brussels-based, registered non-profit organization (ASBL), established to represent the nicotine pouches value chain and to inform EU-level and national policy discussions, drawing on the Nordic region’s long-standing experience with oral nicotine use.

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Jonas Lundqvist

By wdo, 30 July, 2024

Jonas Lundqvist is a Public Affairs professional specialising in the legislative process within the European Union and Sweden. Based on more than a decade in Brussels, his experience includes five years as Policy Adviser and Head of Office in the European Parliament, followed by over five years as a Public Affairs consultant. Independent for the past ten years, Jonas has worked extensively across policy areas including nicotine and tobacco regulation, online gambling, transport, energy, copyright, and medtech.

Jonas Lundqvist
CEO Nordic Nicotine Pouches Alliance (NNPA.EU)

Robert Casinge

By wdo, 24 July, 2025

Editor-in-Chief, Pouchforum.eu

Robert Casinge is a policy advocate with international experience and a background in politics and regional development. He focuses exclusively on causes he believes in, with expertise in political communication and legislative work, including drafting reports, policies, and other texts. 

Robert Casinge
Pouchforum