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Mauritius

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisILLEGAL⚡ Nicotine PouchesILLEGAL🫧 SnusLEGAL💨 E-CigarettesILLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoILLEGAL
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🫧 Snus

There are no online sources indicating specific regulations regarding snus in Mauritius. However, information obtained from an industry source in 2014 suggests that snus is permitted in the country, including its sale and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

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Last verified: 2025-04-09

ILLEGAL

🔥 Heated Tobacco

Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are prohibited by law in Mauritius and are regulated as tobacco products. According to these regulations, it is illegal to import them for trade or personal use, as well as to sell, market, promote, or advertise them in any form. Their use is also prohibited in public places, workplaces, and on public transport.

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Last verified: 2025-03-31

ILLEGAL

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are prohibited by law in Mauritius, including their sale and use. Available sources do not provide information on whether they can be imported for personal use. If you have relevant information regarding this, please share it with the GSTHR team.

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Last verified: 2025-04-24

ILLEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

In Mauritius, the manufacture, import, distribution, sale, and offer for sale of e-cigarettes, including e-liquids and devices, is banned. The country also prohibits the advertising and marketing of vaping products, and the sale of nicotine is not allowed. Additionally, some sources suggest that e-cigarettes cannot be brought into the country for personal use. While it remains unclear whether they are available locally, some online sources claim to provide them through online, though this cannot be verified.

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Last verified: 2025-02-10

ILLEGAL

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Mauritius. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Illegal.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently — always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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