Yes, Zyn nicotine pouches are legal in Colombia but face strict regulatory oversight under Resolution 2221 of 2023, issued by the Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos (INVIMA). The pouches are classified as novel tobacco products, requiring mandatory registration, health warnings, and age verification for sales. While not banned, their importation and commercialization must comply with evolving local tobacco control laws, including advertising restrictions and packaging mandates.
Key Regulations for Zyn Nicotine Pouches in Colombia
- Registration Requirement: All nicotine pouches must be registered with INVIMA under Decreto 780 de 2016 and Resolución 2221 de 2023, which mandates pre-market approval for novel tobacco derivatives. Unregistered products face immediate seizure.
- Health Warnings & Packaging: Mandatory 30% front-and-back health warnings in Spanish, including carcinogen risks and nicotine addiction statements, per Resolución 2221. Packaging must also display INVIMA’s approval number.
- Advertising & Sales Restrictions: Direct-to-consumer advertising is prohibited under Ley 1335 de 2009, and sales are restricted to adults (18+) with age verification enforced by retailers. Online sales require identity verification systems.