EU Auditors: Fragmented Enforcement Fails to Curb Illegal Tobacco Trade

The EU Court of Auditors reports that fragmented enforcement and uncoordinated policies are failing to stem illegal tobacco trade, with a surge in unregulated novel nicotine products and a shift toward illegal manufacturing sites exposing regulatory gaps. The auditors call for a more active EU role to address these gaps. This matters as it signals potential regulatory tightening in the EU tobacco and nicotine market, affecting industry and public health outcomes.