Guides

Background reading for the country pages: the handful of laws and classifications that explain most of the map.

• The EU snus ban explained

  Article 17 of the Tobacco Products Directive, the Swedish exemption, the Swedish Match court cases and why nicotine pouches fall outside it.

• Snus vs nicotine pouches: why the law treats them differently

  What is in each product, how regulators classify them (tobacco, novel food, medicine, poison) and what that means for you.

• Flying with nicotine pouches and snus

  Hand luggage, security screening, customs allowances and which destinations to avoid.

Reference tables

• Nicotine strength limits by country
• Age limits by country
• Travel and customs rules by destination

Information on SnusAtlas is compiled from legislation, government sources and reputable secondary sources, and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice. Rules change; always check the official source linked on each page before you buy, carry or ship nicotine products. Nicotine is addictive. This site is for adults only.