United States:
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Cigarettes E-cigarettes Snus Pouches HTP NRT
Data sourced: more than 5 years ago.   Page updated: 2022-09-02

Regulation

Regulatory status:
Allowed
A
Regulated as tobacco product:
Yes
A
Comments:
  1. US product also available which can vary from Swedish snus in that it has less nicotine, and is sweeter, more flavoured.

Availability

Legal to import product for trade:
Yes
Legal to import product for personal use:
Yes
Legal to buy product online:
Yes
Legal to use product:
Yes

Regulations and restrictions

Notifications of new products required:
Yes
Health warning on packaging required:
Yes
Minimum age restrictions on sales:
Yes: 21 years
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