# India orders crackdown on nicotine pouches, citing health risks

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- Reuters, 2026-09-25 14:05 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/india-orders-crackdown-nicotine-pouches-citing-health-risks-letter-shows-2026-09-25/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab67f9429ff15000114fcea

> India’s government has instructed states to crack down on nicotine pouch sales, calling them a major health risk. A health ministry letter says globally popular brands are being sold illegally across the country on a wide scale.