Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2026-02-15
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. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper
Regulation
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Allowed | 1A |
| 2025 | Banned | 1B A |
References:
- Country Fact Sheets. (2022, April). Tobacco Transformation Index. https://tobaccotransformationindex.org/country-comparison/
- https://www.tobaccoasia.com/features/nicotine-pouches-the-next-global-target-for-over-regulation/
Comments:
- 6 have been banned since February 2025, regulators citing as a reason concerns over their appeal to young people and similarities to 3 (which likewise is banned in France). In force
References:
Comments:
- 6 have been banned since February 2025, regulators citing as a reason concerns over their appeal to young people and similarities to 3 (which likewise is banned in France). In force
Availability
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | No information | A |
| 2025 | No | 1B A |
Comments:
- Information is not available or lack of reliable sources.
Comments:
- Information is not available or lack of reliable sources.
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