Can I bring Chewing gum in my carry-on?

Yes — Chewing gum is allowed in carry-on bags in all countries we cover. Permitted. No restrictions.

Can I bring Chewing gum in checked baggage?

Yes — Chewing gum is permitted in checked baggage in all countries we cover. Permitted.

Food

🫧 Chewing gum

Rules differ by region: Singapore prohibits the import and sale of chewing gum (with limited medical exceptions). While tourist enforcement is rare, import is technically illegal.

✋ Hand luggage

Yes

Permitted. No restrictions.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Chewing gum is permitted in carry-on and checked baggage in all countries. Note: chewing gum is famously illegal to import into Singapore — though enforcement focuses on sale rather than personal use, it is still technically prohibited.

Chewing gum rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for chewing gum compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold

🇺🇸United States(TSA)

Yes

🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)

Yes

🇪🇺Europe(EASA)

Yes

🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)

Yes

🇦🇺Australia(CASA)

Yes

🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)

Yes

🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)

Yes

🇨🇳China(CAAC)

Yes

🇮🇳India(DGCA)

Yes

🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)

Yes

🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)

Yes

🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)

Yes

🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)

Yes

🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)

Yes

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Common questions

Yes, everywhere. Chewing gum is a standard food item with no security restrictions.

Yes. Singapore prohibits the import and sale of non-therapeutic chewing gum. Personal enforcement is rare but the technical prohibition stands — leave your gum at home if travelling there.

Yes for security purposes. Nicotine gum is permitted in carry-on everywhere. It may be classified as a pharmacy item in some countries, but it faces no security restrictions.