PRODUCT WATCH ROUNDUP We’ve added new information to ASH Wales Product Watch about nicotine products that may be less familiar. Pouchless nicotine pods have a UK-facing retail listing: these small oral portions have no outer pouch and are not designed to melt. We’ve also added international examples of ultra-thin and semi-gel nicotine pouches, and updated our page on gels, creams, sprays and nasal inhalers. UK or Welsh availability has not been established for those international examples. These updates explain what the products are, what is verified and what remains uncertain. They do not establish how widely any product is used in Wales.

Public Health Wales has launched free bilingual vaping support, including an adult-focused Help Me Quit app module and resources for professionals working with young people.

New restrictions on vape and nicotine sales, promotions and vending machines take effect today. The smokefree-generation tobacco rules follow in January.