Legal status & classification
- Health Canada says nicotine pouches need Health Canada authorization to be legally sold, and that authorized pouches are not for recreational use.Health Canada 1
- Since 14 January 2026, a buccal pouch with 4 mg or less of nicotine per dosage unit is a non-prescription natural health product; above 4 mg it is a prescription drug.Health Canada 2
- The Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies Order (SOR/2024-169), in force since 28 August 2024, sets extra rules on sale, flavors, labelling and advertising.Justice Laws 3
- Pouches must be sold by a pharmacist, or a person under a pharmacist’s supervision, and kept out of customer self-selection.Justice Laws 3Canada Gazette 4
Minimum age
- The Order requires a label statement that the product is intended for people 18 years of age or older.Justice Laws 3
- Provinces can add their own age and retail rules.Verify locally
Nicotine strength limit
- Health Canada states that no authorized nicotine pouch in Canada contains more than 4 mg of nicotine per dose.Health Canada 1
- A pouch above 4 mg per dosage unit would be a prescription drug.Health Canada 2
Flavor rules
- Nicotine replacement therapy products may not be manufactured or sold with any flavor other than mint, menthol or a combination of the two.Justice Laws 3
Labelling & health warnings
- Licensed products carry an eight-digit Natural Product Number (NPN) on the label.Health Canada 1
- The principal display panel of the inner and outer labels must show “WARNING: Nicotine is highly addictive.” and “AVERTISSEMENT : La nicotine crée une forte dépendance.” in at least 6-point sans-serif type, black on white.Justice Laws 3
- Required label information must be shown in English and French. New NHP labelling rules, including the Product Facts table, apply by 22 June 2028.Justice Laws 5Health Canada 6
- Advertising may only promote use for smoking cessation, must not appeal to young persons and must carry a set bilingual warning.Justice Laws 3
Notification & registration
- Each product needs a product licence from Health Canada’s Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD).Health Canada 2Justice Laws 5
- Anyone who manufactures, packages, labels or imports a natural health product for sale needs a site licence and must meet the good manufacturing practice rules.Justice Laws 5
Import documents & HS code
- Health Canada warns that packages containing non-compliant health products may be seized or refused entry.Health Canada 1
- The importer needs an NHP site licence.Justice Laws 5
- Any surtax on goods of Chinese origin is outside this guide. Confirm with your customs broker.Verify locally
| Tariff code | 2404.91.00.90 · Customs Tariff, for oral application, other; MFN free (2026)CBSA 7 |
|---|---|
| Shipped by JADEHARE | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, batch COA, SDS, ingredient list and label proof |
| Confirm with your broker | Final tariff line, duty and excise, and any import licence or permit your goods need |
Changes to watch
- New natural health product labelling requirements, including the Product Facts table, apply by 22 June 2028.Health Canada 6
Which JADEHARE SKUs fit Canada?
- JADEHARE standard SKUs start at 6 mg per pouch, above the 4 mg non-prescription threshold, so none fits the Canadian route as standard.Health Canada 2
- Only mint and menthol are allowed, which rules out the fruit, coffee, dessert and energy SKUs.Justice Laws 3
- A mint or menthol product of 4 mg or less would still need its own Health Canada product licence before sale.Health Canada 2Justice Laws 5
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Primary sources
- Only use authorized nicotine pouches as directed (advisory, updated 21 August 2025) · Health Canada
- Revisions to the Prescription Drug List: nicotine buccal pouches (14 January 2026) · Health Canada
- Supplementary Rules Respecting Nicotine Replacement Therapies Order (SOR/2024-169) · Justice Laws
- Canada Gazette Part II, SOR/2024-169 and regulatory impact analysis (28 August 2024) · Canada Gazette
- Natural Health Products Regulations (SOR/2003-196) · Justice Laws
- Improved labelling for natural health products · Health Canada
- Customs Tariff 2026, chapter 24 (T2026-2) · CBSA
Sources checked 16 October 2026. JADEHARE supports labels and documents, but the importer remains responsible for market authorization.
