Nicotine Pouches - Information resource for workers

This resource provides an overview of nicotine pouches, outlines relevant Australian legislation, and explores potential risks and benefits associated with their use. 

As nicotine pouches are a relatively new product, research into their health impacts is still in its early stages. We will continue to update this resource as new evidence becomes available.

References 
1.    Jackson J, Weke A, Holliday R. Nicotine pouches: a review for the dental team. British dental journal. 2023;235(8):643-6. doi: 10.1038/s41415-023-6383-7 
2.    Australian Government, Theraputic Goods Administration. Nicotine pouches. [cited 28 March 2025]. Available from: https://www.tga.gov.au/products/unapproved-therapeutic-goods/vaping-hub/nicotine-pouches.
3.    Tayeb H, Peacock A, Sutherland R. The use of nicotine pouches among people in Australia who regularly consume illicit substances, 2024. Sydney: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney; 2025.
4.    Watts C, McGill B, Rose S, Yazidjoglou A, Chapman L, Dessaix A, et al. ‘It’ll save your lungs’: early insights into nicotine pouch use and perceptions among young Australians. Health Promotion International. 2024;39(6). doi: 10.1093/heapro/daae159
5.    Mallock N, Schulz T, Malke S, Dreiack N, Laux P, Luch A. Levels of nicotine and tobacco-specific nitrosamines in oral nicotine pouches. Tobacco Control. 2024;33(2):193. doi: 10.1136/tc-2022-057280
6.    Rungraungrayabkul D, Gaewkhiew P, Vichayanrat T, Shrestha B, Buajeeb W. What is the impact of nicotine pouches on oral health: a systematic review. BMC Oral Health. 2024;24(1):889. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04598-8
7.    Hartmann-Boyce J, Tattan-Birch H, Brown J, Shahab L, Goniewicz ML, Ma C, et al. Oral nicotine pouches for cessation or reduction of use of other tobacco or nicotine products. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2025(2). doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD016220
8.    Travis N, Warner KE, Goniewicz ML, Oh H, Ranganathan R, Meza R, et al. The Potential Impact of Oral Nicotine Pouches on Public Health: A Scoping Review. Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2024:ntae131. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntae131