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Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Mauritania with snus or nicotine pouches? Both are unclear in Mauritania. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Mauritania as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Unclear

An industry source from 2014 indicated snus is permitted in Mauritania (sale and use), but no primary legal text confirms specific regulation. Likely falls under general tobacco rules.

Unverified

Nicotine Pouches

Unclear

No specific laws found regarding tobacco-free nicotine pouches in Mauritania, including sale, purchase, use or personal import. Status is unregulated/unknown.

Unverified

Cigarettes

Legal

Legal basis: Loi nĀ° 2018-022 relative Ć  la lutte contre le tabac

Conventional cigarettes are legal in Mauritania and regulated under national anti-tobacco legislation. General sale is permitted.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Unclear

No specific laws regulate e-cigarettes/vaping in Mauritania, though products are available and used in practice. Status is a grey area.

Unverified

Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Unclear

Mauritania has no specific laws regarding heated tobacco products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase or importation for personal use.

Unverified

Personal Import

Snus
Unknown
Nicotine Pouches
Unknown

Sources

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.