Insights and Discoveries

Nicotine products are undergoing rapid diversification—from traditional cigarettes to heated tobacco (HNB), e-cigarettes, and oral nicotine pouches. Their differences extend far beyond combustion versus heating and include heating temperature, core material, usage method, and odor emission. As global attention shifts toward reduced-risk alternatives, the technological routes behind each product type are reshaping market structure, consumer adoption, and regulatory priorities. This article compares the four major nicotine categories across key dimensions, offering a structured view for brands, distributors, and regulators: combustion vs heating vs non-heating, temperature-driven chemistry, material-based risk profiles, and experience and usage scenarios.

New Generation Products (NGP) represent a global shift toward harm reduction and innovation in nicotine consumption. Unlike traditional cigarettes, NGPs deliver nicotine through non-combustion mechanisms — significantly lowering exposure to toxic compounds while offering more personalized user experiences. This article explores the three major NGP categories — E-cigarettes (ENDS), Heated Tobacco (HNB), and Oral Nicotine — comparing their principles, health impacts, market dynamics, and regulatory trends.

This article introduces oral nicotine — a new-generation, smoke-free nicotine format that delivers nicotine without combustion. It explains the three major types of oral nicotine products, their advantages over cigarettes and heated tobacco, and why nicotine pouches are emerging as a global trend.