According to the GSTHR briefing paper "What is snus?", snus is a smokeless tobacco product that is legally available in many countries worldwide. However, the sale of tobacco snus is prohibited across the European Union, with Sweden remaining the only Member State exempt from the ban.
Snus is a smokeless tobacco product, sold as a loose powder or packaged in small sachets. 76 countries currently allow the sale of snus. They are:
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Find out more about nicotine pouches and snus in our briefing papers: