The Verkhovna Rada is reviewing six bills to regulate new nicotine products such as pouches and vapes. The main bill, No.14110, proposes a total ban on production, import, and sale, while alternative proposals seek regulation instead of prohibition.
Key Points
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Six draft laws address nicotine pouches, sachets, and vapes.
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Main bill No.14110 calls for a full ban on production and sales.
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Military and experts oppose the ban, citing use among soldiers.
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Alternative bills propose regulation, registration, and labeling.
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Bill No.14110-4 also seeks to ban vapes and refill containers.
Legislative Overview
Nov. 10, 2025 — According to Vox Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada is considering six draft laws to establish rules for new nicotine products — including pouches, sachets, and other smoke-free items containing nicotine but not tobacco.
Main Bill Proposes Total Ban
The main bill, No.14110, defines “nicotine products for oral use” as those consumed through the mouth’s mucous membrane, such as pouches or sachets, and proposes a complete ban on their production, import, sale, and circulation within Ukraine.
Opposition from Military and Experts
Several military personnel and public health experts have voiced opposition to the total ban, noting that nicotine pouches are widely used among Ukrainian soldiers.
They emphasize that the products do not require fire, do not reveal positions at night, and are convenient in field conditions.
The state also collects significant tax revenue from these products — around UAH 1 billion expected in 2025. Opponents warn that a full ban could push the market underground, as happened with flavored vapes, 93% of which are now illicit, and result in budget losses.
Alternative Bills Aim for Regulation
Alternative proposals seek to regulate rather than prohibit nicotine pouches and tobacco-free products by setting unified rules for their circulation.
Most versions require manufacturers to notify the Ministry of Health before market entry — three months (Bills Nos. 14110-2, -4, 5) or six months (Bill No.14110-1) — and to submit detailed information on composition, nicotine content, toxicological data, and production processes.
Product Standards and Health Warnings
Proposed nicotine strength limits vary: 20 mg per portion in most bills, or 17 mg under Bill No.14110-3.
All versions prohibit advertising, sponsorship, and sales to minors, as well as state support for production.
Packaging requirements would mandate clear product information — including composition, dosage, and production date — plus a health warning.
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Bill No.14110-3 requires the warning to cover at least 30% of the package.
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Bill No.14110-5 mandates the label: “This product contains nicotine and causes addiction.”
Additional Vape Restrictions
Bill No.14110-4 separately proposes a full ban on the production, import, sale, and advertising of vapes, vape liquids, and refill containers.
Balancing Public Health and Economic Interests
Lawmakers are now debating how to balance public health goals with economic interests and the existing use of nicotine products among military personnel.
