Profile
Central African Republic Flag
Cigarettes
Traditional Smokeless
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
Central African Republic Background
Profile
Central African Republic Flag
Cigarettes
Traditional Smokeless
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2025-06-19

There are no available data on the prevalence of traditional smokeless tobacco use in the Central African Republic. However, in terms of regulations, the product is legally allowed and is regulated as a tobacco product. It is also legal to purchase smokeless tobacco online, and there are no minimum age restrictions on the sale of these products. However, health warnings on packaging are required, aligning with basic consumer protection standards.

Regulation

Availability

References:
  1. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-caf.pdf?sfvrsn=269f1a4b_3&download=true. Accessed: 26 May 2025.

Regulations and restrictions

References:
  1. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-caf.pdf?sfvrsn=269f1a4b_3&download=true. Accessed: 26 May 2025.
Comments:
  1. There is no minimum age limit for the purchase of tobacco products.
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