Legality in UAE

Applicable Law & Disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any disputes or claims relating to your use of Scandicsnus services or website will be handled by the competent courts of the UAE.

Are Nicotine Pouches Legal in the UAE? Here’s What You Need to Know

With nicotine pouches becoming more popular around the globe, a common question arises among consumers in the UAE: Are these products actually allowed here? The short answer is yes, but only under strict legal and regulatory conditions. Let’s take a closer look at how the rules work — and how Scandicsnus.com operates fully within them.

Who Regulates Nicotine Pouches in the UAE?

In the United Arab Emirates, oversight falls under the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). Any pouch product being sold legally must comply with several key requirements:

Official registration through MoIAT
Certification under the ECAS (Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme) by an approved Notified Body
Full compliance with local labeling and packaging laws

What Is ECAS Certification?

The ECAS system is a government-run program that ensures certain products meet national safety and quality benchmarks. For nicotine pouches, ECAS certification is mandatory before they can be legally sold to UAE consumers.

Can You Legally Import or Sell Nicotine Pouches?

Yes, but only if the following conditions are met:

The product contains no tobacco (i.e., white pouches only)
It has obtained ECAS certification
It’s brought into the country through an officially licensed distributor or importer.

How scandicsnus.com Stays Fully Compliant?

At Scandicsnus.com, compliance is not an afterthought — it’s a priority. All products available on our site are:

Properly registered with UAE authorities
Certified through MoIAT and verified by RACS, a government-recognized certification body
Packaged and labeled to meet all local legal standards.

Are There Restrictions on Marketing?

Yes, nicotine pouch advertising is limited in public spaces and mainstream media. That’s why Scandicsnus.com focuses on more responsible communication methods, including:

Informative blog articles and FAQs
Search-engine-friendly product descriptions
Private, consent-based customer updates via email
Nicotine pouches are legal in the UAE — but only when they’re sold under the right regulatory framework. At Scandicsnus.com, we offer only fully compliant, tobacco-free products that meet all certification standards, giving you peace of mind with every purchase.

Explore our collection of ECAS-approved nicotine pouches and enjoy safe, stress-free shopping at Scandicsnus.com