July 21, 2025 – Warsaw, Poland – Rebel Nicotine Pouches, the world’s fastest-growing tobacco-free nicotine brand and officially named World’s Best Nicotine Pouch Brand 2025, announced today its intent to file a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This marks Rebel’s official entry into the United States, the world’s largest and most regulated nicotine pouch market.
“Bringing Rebel to the U.S. is not just a milestone it’s a mission,” said Atef Hazime, Founder of Rebel and Chairman of Tobacco International Inc.
“We’ve proven our model in many countries. Now, we’re ready to bring our award-winning nicotine innovation to American consumers through full FDA compliance.”
REBEL NICOTINE POUCHES: READY FOR AMERICA
Rebel has already sold over 12 million cans in the first half of 2025 alone. With active distribution in many countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, Rebel’s entry into the United States reflects its commitment to global standards and long-term compliance.
Backed by industry-leading product innovation, a bold lifestyle identity, and deep manufacturing expertise, Rebel is preparing a full portfolio of FDA-compliant products to be launched once authorized.
WHAT SETS REBEL APART
PMTA APPLICATION: COMPLIANCE-FOCUSED, SCIENCE-BACKED
Rebel’s PMTA submission, scheduled for Q4 2025, will include a focused group of its top-performing SKUs designed specifically for adult users in the United States. Each submission will include:
“Our U.S. entry is rooted in responsibility and scientific integrity,” said John R., COO of Rebel Nicotine Pouches.
“We are committed to meeting every FDA requirement while bringing something bold, flavorful, and credible to the U.S. market.”
COMING SOON TO THE UNITED STATES
ABOUT REBEL NICOTINE POUCHES
Founded in 2018, one of the earliest nicotine pouches brands in the global market. Rebel Nicotine Pouches is a premium nicotine pouch brand owned by Tobacco International Inc., specializing in modern oral products. Manufactured in Poland and distributed in over 50 countries, Rebel is known for its strength, flavor precision, and bold branding. Rebel Energy Pouches and Rebel Nootropic Pouches further expand the portfolio into performance and cognitive-enhancing alternatives.
REBEL and KRATOS, developed by Tobacco International Inc., have established a broad international footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia through retail, pharmacy, travel-retail, and e-commerce channels. REBEL, launched in 2018, forms the foundation of this growth, while KRATOS, introduced in 2025, expands the portfolio with nicotine, zero-nicotine, and functional pouch products. Key markets include Sweden (energy pouches, zero-nicotine pouches), the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Thailand, Lebanon, and others, where the full product portfolio is available. During its latest visit to Lebanon, the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN) confirmed REBEL’s leadership with an estimated 90% nationwide market share, reinforcing the brands’ role in accelerating the global shift away from combustible cigarettes.
obacco International Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Wingglen Pte. Ltd. to launch REBEL and KRATOS nicotine pouch brands in Thailand’s duty-free and local retail markets. The agreement positions Wingglen as the exclusive partner responsible for airport duty-free operations and in-market development, marking the official entry of both brands into Thailand. The launch at Bangkok International Airport represents the first phase of a broader Southeast Asia expansion, leveraging high-traffic travel retail channels to accelerate brand visibility and regional growth.
Editorial and credible Lebanon’s rise as the Middle East’s leading tobacco alternative market has been shaped by the early presence of REBEL, the recent entry of KRATOS, and growing recognition from the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine as pharmacy adoption accelerates.