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Can you buy snus in Denmark?

The Danish ban on oral tobacco

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Short answer

18+ topic. Snus cannot be bought in Danish shops: it is forbidden to market and sell tobacco for oral use to Danish consumers, and snus is covered by the ban. The ban covers tobacco that is used orally and is not meant to be smoked or chewed, so chewing tobacco is a different category. It is legal to import snus for your own private use. Nicotine pouches without tobacco are not snus and follow their own rules.

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Why

  1. Sale and marketing of snus are banned.
  2. Import for private use is allowed.
  3. Nicotine pouches are a separate product.

Details

Chewing tobacco may be sold in packs of 20–40 portions.

Tip

If you use snus, bring your own supply from home, since you cannot buy it in Denmark.

What may differ

Customs rules for how much tobacco you may bring in depend on where you travel from.

Common misconception

Many think snus is legal in Denmark because it is legal in Sweden.

What actually happens

Snus may not be sold in Denmark, whatever the rules are in Sweden.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.

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