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Pouches
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Data sourced: 2024.   Page updated: 2025-04-24

According to the Anti-Smoking Global Index, nicotine pouches are legally allowed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including their sale, online purchase, and use. The product can be imported for personal use, but the quantity should be verified. However, certain restrictions apply, such as a ban on health claims, a minimum age requirement of 18 years, and a limit on nicotine content, which mandates that the nicotine content of the product should not exceed 16.6 mg per pouch. Additionally, the use of nicotine pouches in public places is prohibited. Notably, Tobacco Intelligence reported in the same year that there are no specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in the UAE.

Product promotion

References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Nicotine Pouches. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 9 April 2025.

Regulation

Year Value Reference/Comment
2022 No information A
2024 Allowed 1A
2024 Allowed 1B B
References:
  1. Anti-smoking Global Index. (2024). [Data set]. https://antismoking.global/
  2. A) Anti Smoking Global Index. Nicotine Pouches. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 9 April 2025. 2/. B) House of New Pillow. Nicotine Pouches in UAE: A Complete Guide for 2025. Available at: https://hnpillow.com/nicotine-pouches-uae-guide-2025/. Accessed: 9 April 2025.
Comments:
  1. Information is not available or lack of reliable sources.
  2. Tobacco Intelligence (https://tobaccointelligence.com/united-arab-emirates-oral-tobacco-and-nicotine-pouch-regulation-february-2024/) states there are no specific laws for nicotine pouches in UAE.
References:
  1. A) Anti Smoking Global Index. Nicotine Pouches. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 9 April 2025. 2/. B) House of New Pillow. Nicotine Pouches in UAE: A Complete Guide for 2025. Available at: https://hnpillow.com/nicotine-pouches-uae-guide-2025/. Accessed: 9 April 2025.
Comments:
  1. Tobacco Intelligence (https://tobaccointelligence.com/united-arab-emirates-oral-tobacco-and-nicotine-pouch-regulation-february-2024/) states there are no specific laws for nicotine pouches in UAE.

Availability

References:
  1. GEN VAPE. Nicotine Pouch In Dubai: A Comprehensive Guide to Buying and Using Nicotine Pouches. Available at: https://genvapedubai.com/nicotine-pouch-in-dubai-a-comprehensive-guide-to-buying-and-using-nicotine-pouches/. Accessed: 9 April 2025.
  2. A) Anti Smoking Global Index. Nicotine Pouches. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 9 April 2025. 2/. B) House of New Pillow. Nicotine Pouches in UAE: A Complete Guide for 2025. Available at: https://hnpillow.com/nicotine-pouches-uae-guide-2025/. Accessed: 9 April 2025.
  3. Anti Smoking Global Index. Nicotine Pouches. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 9 April 2025.
Comments:
  1. A reasonable quantity for personal use is allowed. However, travelers are required to check the customs regulations. However, this reference`s credibility cannot be confirmed.
  2. Information is not available or lack of reliable sources.

Regulations and restrictions

References:
  1. GEN VAPE. Nicotine Pouch In Dubai: A Comprehensive Guide to Buying and Using Nicotine Pouches. Available at: https://genvapedubai.com/nicotine-pouch-in-dubai-a-comprehensive-guide-to-buying-and-using-nicotine-pouches/. Accessed: 9 April 2025.
  2. Anti Smoking Global Index. Nicotine Pouches. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 9 April 2025.
Comments:
  1. This reference`s credibility cannot be confirmed.

Publications

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2023

What are nicotine pouches?

Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Here we provide an introduction to the tobacco harm reduction potential of this category.

The GSTHR database is updated regularly by our team. However, please be aware that the information we provide does not constitute legal advice. We cannot guarantee that the information is up to date or accurate, as the regulatory status of different product categories can change at short notice and with little publicity. If you wish to check the legal status of use or possession of any safer nicotine product in a specific country or region, you should verify the information independently. If you have reason to think that the information supplied on the GSTHR is inaccurate, please contact us with details and any references and we will rectify any errors.