China State Tobacco Monopoly Administration Expands Oversight to Nicotine Pouches and Smokeless Products

On January 9, 2026, China’s top tobacco regulator, the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration (STMA), published Announcement No. 1 of 2026, officially incorporating nicotine pouches and other “smokeless tobacco products” into its regulatory framework. According to the Announcement, “smokeless tobacco products” refer to tobacco products containing nicotine that are used orally, nasally, or externally without producing smoke,... Continue Reading