Stopped at the border
Compulsory measure
Notified by Bulgaria
Published 13 Oct 2026
SR/02901/26
SIBERIA EXTREMELY STRONG nicotine pouch stopped at the EU border over chemical risk
EU authorities stopped the import of this product (SIBERIA EXTREMELY STRONG nicotine pouch) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Set of tobacco-containing pouches.
- Brand
- SIBERIA EXTREMELY STRONG
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- Czechia
- Category
- Chemical products
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The product is intended for oral use, which is prohibited. Exposure to nicotine may result in acute toxic effects, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure, while repeated exposure may lead to nicotine dependence.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Import rejected at border
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Bulgaria
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02901/26
View official notice ↗
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