In October 2022, the Federal Authority For Identity And Citizenship, Customs And Port Security told TobaccoIntelligence that oral tobacco – including chewing tobacco, snus, swika, shamma and tumbak – are banned in the UAE. Nicotine pouches are not specifically regulated and do not fall under the scope of tobacco legislation.
This report provides analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in the UAE for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches.
