Cyprus has a new problem. It is about nicotine pouches. These pouches are very popular now.
There were no clear laws for them in 2024. The Cyprus Drugs Council said they are like medicine. This made selling them hard. Now, there are no special permissions. Sellers and buyers do not know the rules.
There are no rules for strength or taxes. There are no age limits too. This is not like other countries in Europe.
These pouches are not like cigarettes. They go under the tongue. Many came from China. They had high nicotine. This worries health experts.
Health services are worried too. They said pouches can hurt your heart. You could get sick from too much nicotine. Clear rules are needed fast.
Many countries in the EU have laws. They allow sales but have rules. Cyprus needs rules for safety.