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6 Nov 2026
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Enforcement
OLAF intelligence helps dismantle counterfeit nicotine pouch factory in Lithuania
On 7 August, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) reported that its intelligence helped Lithuanian authorities uncover an illegal factory in Kaunas. Authorities seized more than 330,000 boxes of counterfeit nicotine pouches, alongside raw materials including nicotine classified as acutely toxic.
Importance
Routine
Lenses
Regulatory
Why it matters
The operation targets a single counterfeit production site, with seizures affecting nicotine product safety and manufacturers’ intellectual property rights.
Institutions
CommissionOLAF
Audience
Intellectual property lawyersCompliance teamsHealth and safety teams
Tags
Internal marketHealthLithuania
Sectors
Food, drink, and tobacco
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