Ukraine: oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation

On 11th July 2023, the oral tobacco ban, including the ban on snus, comes into force in Ukraine. Chewing tobacco is legal, and its regulation is similar to that of tobacco products. Nicotine pouches are not specifically regulated, so only general consumer legislation applies.

This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework currently in place in Ukraine for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas from product and packaging restrictions, to advertising and taxation.