There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Regulation
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | No information | A |
| 2025 | no specific law |
- Information is not available or lack of reliable sources.
Availability
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Publications
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.
Tobacco harm reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa
With the number of tobacco users across the continent set to rise by 2025, we look at the current state of tobacco harm reduction in the region, assessing the progress made so far and the obstacles preventing greater adoption of safer nicotine products.