Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda would like to inform WTO Members that the Draft East African Standard DEAS 1198: 2024, Nicotine pouches — Specification, First Edition, notified in G/SPS/N/BDI/93, G/SPS/N/KEN/268, G/SPS/N/RWA/86, G/SPS/N/TZA/333, G/SPS/N/UGA/318, was adopted by the East African Community Council of Ministers on 2 July 2025 as EAS 1198: 2024, Nicotine pouches — Specification, First Edition.
Products containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion (excl. containing tobacco or reconstituted tobacco) (HS code(s): 240412); Tobacco, tobacco products and related equipment (ICS code(s): 65.160)