,China has launched a mandatory national standard project for nicotine pouch products, proposed by the National Tobacco Administration, with a public consultation period from April 7 to May 7, 2026. The initiative aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory and technical framework for nicotine pouches, which have recently been formally recognized as tobacco-related products under national policy. The draft standard introduces requirements covering product definitions, design specifications, raw materials, safety and hygiene criteria, testing methods, and packaging and labeling rules. It mandates that nicotine pouch products must contain nicotine and sets controls on additives, materials, and product quality to address potential safety risks. Authorities highlight that the standard is necessary to implement recent government directives targeting illegal tobacco-related activities and to incorporate nicotine pouches into China's tobacco monopoly regulatory system. The move also addresses existing gaps in national standards, aiming to ensure product safety, improve market supervision, and support enforcement efforts. Overall, the proposed standard is expected to provide a technical basis for market access, regulatory inspections, and consumer protection, aligning with broader efforts to strengthen oversight of emerging nicotine products.
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