EU tobacco tax: no agreement in November – Malta blocks, what now applies to nicotine pouches
EU finance ministers failed to agree on the new tobacco tax on 9 November 2026: 26 states were in favour, Malta blocked it. The planned minimum tax on nicotine pouches, what happens on 11 December and what it means for Switzerland.
How to Dispose of Snus: Where Used Pouches Go – and What Littering Costs
Used snus and nicotine pouches go into the lid compartment and then into the household waste – not on the ground or down the toilet. Since 1 August 2026, a CHF 80 littering fine applies throughout Switzerland.
How fast does snus work? Nicotine uptake, peak level and duration explained
How fast does snus work? First effects can be measured within minutes, while the highest nicotine level usually comes when you remove the pouch. Study data on peak level, half-life and the difference to cigarettes.
How Long to Keep Snus in Your Mouth? Duration, Saliva and Eating
How long should you keep snus or a nicotine pouch in your mouth? Duration, nicotine release by minutes, swallowing saliva, eating, sleeping and what to do if you swallow a pouch – with figures and sources.
Why Does Snus Burn? Causes and How to Reduce It
Why does snus burn under the lip or in the throat? We explain the causes – nicotine, pH, flavours and friction – and share 7 tips that usually reduce the burning noticeably.
How much does snus cost? Price per pouch, per day and per month in Switzerland
What does snus really cost in Switzerland? We use real prices to calculate the price per pouch, per day, per month and per year – including tobacco tax (10%), volume discounts, shipping and bulk packs.
Snus when travelling: flights, customs and the rules in Germany, Austria & France
Can you take snus on a plane, where does your vape go, and how much can you bring back into Switzerland? The rules for Germany, Austria and France at a glance – with table and official sources.
Snus Formats Explained: Mini, Slim and Large – Differences and mg per Pouch
Mini, Slim or Large? We show how snus formats differ in pouch weight and why, at the same mg/g, a Mini contains noticeably less nicotine per pouch – with worked examples from our range.
Snus and Coffee: Effects, Timing and Coffee Pouches Explained
Snus and coffee together? What caffeine and nicotine do in combination, why acidic coffee may slow nicotine absorption and which coffee-flavoured pouches are available in Switzerland – with tables and sources.