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.
