In India, snus is banned by law, including its sale, purchase, and all forms of advertisement. However, it is not specified in online sources whether snus can be imported for personal use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Product promotion
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Snus. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 27 March 2025.
Regulation
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | no information | |
| 2024 | Banned | 1A |
| 2024 | Banned | 1B |
- Anti-smoking Global Index. (2024). [Data set]. https://antismoking.global/
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Snus. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 27 March 2025.
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Snus. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 27 March 2025.
Availability
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Snus. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 27 March 2025.
Publications
Tobacco harm reduction and the FCTC: issues and challenges at COP11
From 17th – 22nd November 2025, COP11 is taking place in Geneva. This Briefing Paper explores the efficacy of the FCTC in reducing smoking, and considers the challenges posed by COP11 to consumer access to safer nicotine products and tobacco harm reduction progress.
Tobacco harm reduction consumer advocacy organisations
Tobacco harm reduction consumer advocacy organisations play a vital role in maintaining access to safer nicotine products around the world. Here we explore the development, role and importance of these grassroots groups.