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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Canada with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is legal and nicotine pouches are restricted. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Canada as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA), S.C. 2018, c. 9

Snus is a smokeless tobacco product legal to sell and use in Canada under the TVPA, subject to flavour restrictions and packaging/warning rules. Minimum age is 18 or 19 depending on province.

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Nicotine Pouches

Restricted

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Food and Drugs Act; Natural Health Products / NRT framework; Health Canada measures (Aug 2024)

Nicotine pouches are regulated as a nicotine replacement therapy. Since 28 August 2024 the only authorized pouch (Zonnic) may be sold only from behind the pharmacy counter, with no flavours other than mint/menthol. Unauthorized brands (e.g. ZYN) were recalled in 2024.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA), S.C. 2018, c. 9

Cigarettes are legal and regulated under the TVPA with plain packaging and health warnings. Minimum age 18 or 19 by province.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA); Vaping Products Labelling and Packaging Regulations

Vaping products are legal for adults and regulated under the TVPA, with a 20 mg/mL nicotine concentration cap and restrictions on advertising and flavour promotion. Minimum age 18/19 by province.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA), S.C. 2018, c. 9

Heated tobacco products are regulated as tobacco products under the TVPA and are legal for adults, subject to packaging, warning and flavour rules. Minimum age 18/19 by province.

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Personal Import

Snus
Allowed

Personal-use amounts permitted; CBSA traveller tobacco allowance applies.

Nicotine Pouches
Unknown

Non-authorized products are not legally available; personal import status unclear.

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations regarding snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping and heated tobacco change frequently. Always verify the current legal status with official government sources before travelling. NicotineAtlas assumes no liability for actions taken based on information presented here.