ZYN vs Snus

Sale and distribution of snus is not legal within the UK. Selling snus is widely prohibited outside of its country of origin and banned in all EU countries except from Sweden.

Snus and nicotine pouches are both smoke-free alternatives that adult users use orally, placing the product in the mouth. For this reason, there may be some confusion between the product categories. ‘Snus’ may incorrectly be associated with nicotine pouches which are available within the UK.

However, despite similarities in how they’re used, ZYN and snus have distinct differences. Most importantly, while ZYN is a nicotine pouch that does not contain tobacco*, snus is a tobacco-based product.

What is ZYN?

ZYN is a nicotine pouch that provides a tobacco-free  nicotine experience. Nicotine pouches contain nicotine, they do not contain any tobacco leaf or tobacco-derived material other than the extracted nicotine. 

The nicotine in nicotine pouches is typically extracted directly from the tobacco plant. The base of nicotine pouches is usually made from plant fibres, such as cellulose.

To use ZYN, adult users place a pouch in their mouth between the lip and gum. The pouches are then discarded after use. 

ZYN nicotine pouches offer several benefits: 

• Smoke-free: ZYN pouches are a smoke-free alternative to consume nicotine.
• Device-free: Unlike other smoke-free alternatives, such as vapes, using ZYN does not require the purchase or use of a device.
• Variety of Flavours: ZYN comes in a wide range of flavours such as mint, citrus and other fruit varieties.
• Nicotine Strengths: ZYN pouches are available in various nicotine strengths, allowing adult users to choose the level of nicotine that best suits their needs and preferences.

*The nicotine in ZYN is derived from tobacco but ZYN does not contain tobacco leaf.