What Are Nicotine Pouches?

 Nicotine pouches are small, discreet sachets that deliver nicotine without smoke, tobacco leaf, or combustion. They are often called “white snus” because they look similar to traditional snus used in Scandinavia, but they are tobacco-free — meaning they do not contain shredded tobacco leaves. Instead, they typically contain synthetic nicotine, microcrystalline cellulose (a plant-based filler), flavourings, and other food-grade ingredients.

To use them, you place a pouch between your gum and  nicotine pouches spain upper lip, and the nicotine is absorbed through the oral mucosa over a period of usually 20–45 minutes. There’s no smoke, no vapour, and no need for burning — making them far more discreet than cigarettes, vape pens, or cigars.

People often choose nicotine pouches because they want a smoke-free and odourless nicotine experience. They don’t stain teeth, produce second-hand smoke, or require lighters or vaping devices.

How Nicotine Pouches Spread in Spain

Although they originated in places like Sweden, the United States, and the United Kingdom, nicotine pouches have become increasingly visible in Spain in recent years. They’ve appeared in social media, nightlife settings, and urban trends as alternatives to smoking and vaping.

Spanish consumers now see them not just as a novelty, but as a growing category in the nicotine market — used by people who want convenience, discretion, or potentially lower-risk alternatives to traditional tobacco.

Legal Situation in Spain

The legal status of nicotine pouches in Spain is more complex than that of cigarettes or vape products:

Nicotine pouches that contain no tobacco are currently legal for adults to buy and use in Spain. Because they are not classified as traditional tobacco products, they are treated differently under current Spanish and European laws.

Traditional snus that contains tobacco remains banned in Spain and most other EU countries (the exception being Sweden). This is a long-standing rule in EU tobacco regulation.