Pouch Considerations
With a ban on disposable vapes looming, vapers and smokers have caused a bump in the volume of nicotine pouch online searches, according to David Phillips from Alternix
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by Dave Cross
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With the confirmed disposable vapes ban coming into effect next year, June 2025, vapers and smokers have caused a 82% bump in the volume of online searches for the term ‘nicotine pouches’ over the past year. Wanting to help provide clarity, David Phillips from Alternix has shared five things to consider when looking at switching from cigarettes to nicotine pouches.
Alternix’s five things to consider when switching from cigarettes to nicotine pouches:
Pouches reduce the impact on loved pet’s health in the home
David Phillips says: “Nicotine pouches cause less of a risk to your pets’ health compared to smoking.
“Pets in smoking households are more likely to suffer from respiratory issues, such as asthma, bronchitis and cancer, as well as suffer from problems such as skin and eye irritation. To remove this health hazard to your pet, consider switching from cigarettes to nicotine pouches and be sure to store them out of reach.”
Workplace smoking policies may allow the use of nicotine pouches
David Phillips continues: “Be sure to check with your employer on what their workplace policy is when it comes to the use of nicotine pouches. Whilst nicotine pouches provide a discrete means of nicotine consumption, your employer may wish for you to avoid their use during events such as meetings or presentations.”
Nicotine pouches come in a range of strengths so choose the appropriate level
“If you’re switching from cigarettes, it can be difficult to interpret the nicotine strength you will need, due to the difference in rate of absorption. Using a strong nicotine pouch may make you feel unwell, so it’s best to start low and work your way up, if necessary,” David Phillips explains.
When planning to travel to another country check the legal status of nicotine pouches before you go
“Whilst the UK does not consider nicotine pouches to fall under tobacco product regulations,” David Phillips continues, “allowing you to use them indoors, including in airports, not all countries share the same outlook. For instance, nicotine pouches are banned in Singapore, where you can face a fine or imprisonment for possession, whilst in Australia you will require a prescription for any non-tobacco nicotine product. Always check the regulations of the country you’re flying to by contacting your airline.”
Dispose of nicotine pouches correctly
“Each tub should feature a compartment for you to temporarily store any used nicotine pouches in. Once you’re ready to dispose of them, nicotine pouches can be thrown away in a regular bin, as they are biodegradable, and the plastic tubs can be recycled,” David Phillips concludes.
Founded in the heart of North London, Alternix says it has quickly risen to prominence as a trusted source for alternative nicotine solutions, including nicotine pouches and pearls, through to heated tobacco products.
Photo Credit:
Pouch photo by Rob Warner on Unsplash, Smoke photo by Daniele Levis Pelusi on Unsplash
Dave Cross
Journalist at POTVDave is a freelance writer; with articles on music, motorbikes, football, pop-science, vaping and tobacco harm reduction in Sounds, Melody Maker, UBG, AWoL, Bike, When Saturday Comes, Vape News Magazine, and syndicated across the Johnston Press group. He was published in an anthology of “Greatest Football Writing”, but still believes this was a mistake. Dave contributes sketches to comedy shows and used to co-host a radio sketch show. He’s worked with numerous start-ups to develop content for their websites.
