RESEARCH / EVIDENCE SIGNAL
Nicotine analogues including 6-methyl nicotine are appearing in international vape and oral products, while toxicology evidence is still developing.
MARKET / EVIDENCE SIGNAL
GB youth data show some experimentation with nicotine pouches, while Welsh adult data show higher awareness and current use among 18–24-year-olds.
MARKET / POLICY SIGNAL
UK Government guidance names nicotine strips and pearls as nicotine products in scope of new rules from 29 October 2026.
MARKET SIGNAL
Nicotine-infused toothpicks are being sold by UK-facing retailers. Availability does not tell us how common use is among young people in Wales.
PRODUCT WATCH
UK Government consultation material describes vapes with digital screens, games and designs that imitate other objects, including highlighter pens, refillable water bottles and game devices.
PRODUCT WATCH
Cartridge and pod devices have become the main vape type used by young people who vape in Great Britain, and some reusable products closely resemble the disposables they replaced.
RESEARCH / EVIDENCE SIGNAL
Nicotine analogues including 6-methyl nicotine are appearing in international vape and oral products, while toxicology evidence is still developing.
MARKET / EVIDENCE SIGNAL
GB youth data show some experimentation with nicotine pouches, while Welsh adult data show higher awareness and current use among 18–24-year-olds.
MARKET / POLICY SIGNAL
UK Government guidance names nicotine strips and pearls as nicotine products in scope of new rules from 29 October 2026.
MARKET SIGNAL
Nicotine-infused toothpicks are being sold by UK-facing retailers. Availability does not tell us how common use is among young people in Wales.
PRODUCT WATCH
UK Government consultation material describes vapes with digital screens, games and designs that imitate other objects, including highlighter pens, refillable water bottles and game devices.
PRODUCT WATCH
Cartridge and pod devices have become the main vape type used by young people who vape in Great Britain, and some reusable products closely resemble the disposables they replaced.