LATEST ALERTSOral tobacco products are considered tobacco products in Washington DC and therefore are subject to the same restrictions, except when it comes to taxation. Synthetic nicotine pouches fall within a legal grey area.
The sale of flavoured tobacco products, including menthol, is prohibited in Washington DC.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current and possible future regulatory framework for oral tobacco products and nicotine pouches in Washington DC, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to labelling and product restrictions.
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Table of contents
- Executive summary
- Outlook
- Washington DC: the basics
- National regulatory framework
- Age restrictions
- Product restrictions
- Labelling and packaging
- Obligation to notify
- Retail channel restrictions
- Public usage
- Advertising and marketing
- Taxation
- Sanctions
- Relevant laws
- Relevant bodies
