Guatemala: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation, September 2024

There are no retail restrictions envisaged for oral tobacco in Guatemala, and products can be sold online and through vending machines.

Nicotine pouches are not regulated, but some provisions in place for tobacco products might apply.

With the appointment of a new health minister under president Bernardo Arévalo, there may be potential for future policy adjustments affecting tobacco and nicotine alternatives, though no immediate changes are anticipated.

This report offers analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches in Guatemala, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising and retail channels.

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Michelle Yau

Assistant legal analyst
Michelle was born and raised in Hong Kong. She is a dedicated legal professional, with over 4 years of experience specialising in insurance law, particularly civil litigation involving personal injury, employee compensation, and property damage cases. Michelle is also currently pursuing her legal studies in Europe to further enhance her expertise after settling in Barcelona.

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