Oral tobacco, including snus, is banned in Ukraine. Nicotine pouches are currently not specifically regulated, so only general consumer legislation applies. However, a bill registered in the parliament seeks to regulate pouches and introduce a nicotine cap of 20 mg per pouch among other measures, such as restrictions on ingredients, age, and packaging.
Chewing tobacco is legal, and its regulation is similar to that of tobacco products
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
