Papers & Letters
Estonia proposes to stiffen regulation of nicotine pouches
July 2026
Memorandum
I responded to the Government of Estonia's proposals to tighten restrictions on nicotine pouches. The proposed limits (4mg per gram of filler) would exclude 99% of the existing nicotine market. The result would be more smoking, more illicit trade, and risky workarounds.
Response to EU call for evidence and public questionnaire
June 2026
Submission
I responded to a European Commission "call for evidence" to inform the next iteration of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD3). The consultation has been engineered to exclude support for tobacco harm reduction and marginalise the interests of the EU's 100 million nicotine users.
Australian Senate hearing on illicit trade – my opening remarks
May 2026
Oral evidence
The current illegal tobacco and nicotine trade in Australia is a chaotic, lawless mess. I offer five points to help restore law-abiding normality.
England’s proposal for smoke-free and vape-free places
May 2026
Consultation response
Response to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on widening the scope of places where smoking, vaping and heated tobacco products are used. I believe it should be a matter for property owners to decide.
FDA consultation on guidance on authorisation of flavoured vapes
May 2026
Consultation response
Submission to FDA consultation on its draft guidance for authorisation of flavoured ENDS (vapes) via the PMTA route by Clive Bates, Stefanie Miller, Brad Rodu, Sally Satel, and David Sweanor