Yes, Zyn nicotine pouches are legal in Chile but face strict regulatory oversight under the Ley de Tabaco (Law No. 20.660) and Reglamento sobre Productos de Tabaco (Decree No. 31). The Chilean Ministry of Health (MINSAL) classifies them as productos de tabaco sin combustión, subjecting them to advertising bans, health warnings, and sales restrictions to minors. Recent 2026 amendments to Ley de Tabaco further tighten controls, requiring pre-market approval from the Instituto de Salud Pública (ISP) and mandatory plain packaging with toxicological disclosures.
Key Regulations for Zyn Nicotine Pouches in Chile
- Sales Restrictions: Prohibited to minors under 18; retailers must verify age via ID checks. Online sales are banned under Decreto Supremo 31/2023.
- Health Warnings: Mandatory 50% front/back packaging warnings in Spanish, including carcinogen content disclosures per ISP Resolution 124/2025.
- Advertising Bans: All forms of promotion (TV, radio, digital) are illegal; point-of-sale displays require neutral packaging under Ley 20.660.