No. Zyn nicotine pouches are illegal in Ireland under the Public Health (Tobacco Products) Act 2023, which bans oral nicotine products unless licensed as medicinal. The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) enforces this, aligning with the 2026 EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) compliance deadline.
Key Regulations for Zyn Nicotine Pouches in Ireland
- Ban on Oral Nicotine Products: The 2023 Act prohibits the sale or import of nicotine pouches unless authorized as medicinal products by the HPRA, with no current licenses granted.
- EU TPD Alignment: Ireland’s framework mirrors the 2026 TPD amendments, which classify nicotine pouches as “tobacco-adjacent” and restrict their market access without pharmaceutical approval.
- Enforcement by HPRA: The HPRA actively monitors compliance, including online sales, and collaborates with Revenue’s Customs Division to intercept illegal imports.
Local retailers and distributors face penalties up to €10,000 or imprisonment for violations. The HPRA’s 2024 guidance clarifies that even “tobacco-free” nicotine pouches fall under the ban unless they meet medicinal licensing criteria.