Convenience store firms that operate thousands of outlets across Canada are taking the federal government to court to overturn regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies. Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. and Couche-Tard Inc.
Convenience store firms that operate thousands of outlets across Canada are taking the federal government to court to overturn regulations that restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies.
Parkland claims illegal nicotine replacement therapy products"are more dangerous than regulated" products, and the rules will"have the effect of increasing — not decreasing — the risk of injury to health." The pouch is a small bag that contains nicotine used in the mouth and Health Canada says Zonnic is a form of nicotine replacement therapy, which can help a person quit smoking by temporarily relieving cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Scott said that removing them from convenience stores won't stop youth from accessing them, and instead"hinder access by adult customers who are trying to reduce their use of tobacco."Federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced in August that the sale of Zonnic pouches would be restricted to pharmacies due to concerns over"recreational use by people who do not smoke, and, in particular, youth under 18 years of age.
Quebec and British Columbia both restricted the sales of Zonnic pouches before Holland's order, allowing sales only at pharmacies behind the counter.
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