Are nicotine pouches legal in Denmark?
Nicotine limit, flavour and pack rules
Short answer
18+ topic. Nicotine pouches can be sold in Denmark, but they may not be sold to anyone under 18. Since 1 July 2025 a nicotine pouch may contain at most 9.0 mg of nicotine, and pouches with a characterising flavour other than tobacco or menthol may not be marketed. A pack must hold exactly 20 pouches in matt white or beige material. Importing or holding pouches that break the nicotine limit or the flavour ban is not allowed, apart from a small amount for personal use.
Why
- The limit is 9.0 mg nicotine per pouch.
- Only tobacco and menthol flavours are allowed.
- The age limit is 18.
Details
A pouch must weigh 0.4–1.1 g and measure 25–40 mm in length.
Tip
Strong pouches bought in another country may be over the Danish limit, so check the mg figure on the can.
What may differ
Rules for nicotine products have changed in stages from 2025 to 2026 and may be tightened further.
Common misconception
Many think nicotine pouches count as snus and are banned.
What actually happens
Pouches without tobacco are legal, but must meet the limits on nicotine, flavour and packaging.
People also ask
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Sources
- Retsinformation: Executive order on nicotine limits in tobacco surrogates (no. 249 of 2025)Checked at:
- Retsinformation: Act amending the Tobacco Products Act and other acts (no. 1669 of 2024)Checked at:
- Retsinformation: Executive order on packaging and standardisation of cigarettes, rolling tobacco and nicotine pouches (no. 252 of 2025)Checked at:
- Retsinformation: Act banning sale of tobacco and alcohol to persons under 18Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.
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