How old do you have to be to buy ZYN nicotine pouches?

18 years old is the minimum required age to buy ZYN nicotine pouches. 

Similar to the restrictions in place on the sale of cigarettes, vapes, and heated tobacco; you must be at least 18 years old to purchase our nicotine pouches.  

Nicotine pouch brands, resellers, traders, and retailers will have their own age verification processes and guidelines that they follow. 

Cigarettes and smoke-free alternatives such as ZYN are designed for adult use only and contain nicotine, which is addictive. Smoke-free products are not risk-free, not alternatives to quitting, and are not designed as cessation aids. 

Can under 18s buy nicotine pouches in the UK?

No one under the age of 18 should have access to nicotine products.  

You must be at least 18 to buy ZYN nicotine pouches in the UK. This includes England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. As a responsible retailer, we act to prevent underage nicotine usage – including the use of nicotine pouches. We do not sell ZYN to any persons under the age of 18. 

Nicotine pouches are placed between the gum and upper lip to deliver nicotine and are a commonly used smoke-free alternative to cigarettes. Nicotine pouches were first introduced in the UK in 20191 , and as a retailer we have strict rules to prevent the sale of nicotine pouches to anybody under the age of 18. 

ZYN age limit

How old do you have to be to buy ZYN? ZYN has an age limit of 18. 

This is the same age restriction as other smoke-free alternatives by PMI including heated tobacco and vapes.  

When purchasing ZYN either in-store or online you must confirm you are over 18 years old.  

Online, you will be required to complete an age verification process conducted on our behalf by a third party, to prove you are at least 18 years old before ordering our products. 

Nicotine pouches age limit & age verifications

As the age to buy ZYN nicotine pouches is 18+, retailers must verify customer’s age before carrying out the sale of any nicotine-containing products. 

When purchasing in store, you will be asked for identification that proves your age (such as a driving licence or passport). Many stores, including large supermarkets where ZYN is sold, operate with a ‘Challenge 25’ policy. This means that if you look 25 or under, retailers will need to check for proof of age. 

If you are purchasing ZYN nicotine pouches online, online retailers will require you to complete age verification before proceeding to checkout. Some retailers may also require ID upon delivery of the items. Find out more about ZYN delivery here. 

To purchase from ZYN.com you must be aged 18 or over. You will be required to complete an online age verification process conducted on our behalf by a third party, Veratad Technologies LLC, to prove you are at least 18 years old before ordering our products. Veratad Technologies LLC is a U.S. based company, registered in the state of New Jersey, with an entity identification number of 0600258447.  

You must not attempt to order products from us if you’re under the age of 18. 

¹ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9356773/