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Is vaping legal in Denmark?

E-cigarette rules in Denmark

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Short answer

18+ topic. Using an e-cigarette is legal for adults in Denmark, but sale is tightly regulated. E-cigarettes and refill containers, with or without nicotine, may not be sold to anyone under 18. E-cigarettes with a characterising flavour may not be marketed, except tobacco and menthol flavour. Nicotine liquid may contain at most 20 mg/ml, tanks and cartridges may hold at most 2 ml, and refill containers at most 10 ml.

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Why

  1. Only tobacco and menthol flavours are allowed.
  2. The age limit for buying is 18.
  3. Nicotine strength is capped at 20 mg/ml.

Details

E-cigarettes may not be displayed visibly in shops or online, except in physical shops that specialise in them.

Tip

Shops must ask for photo ID if in doubt about your age, so carry ID when you buy.

What may differ

Rules for e-cigarettes have been tightened several times and can change again.

Common misconception

Many think vaping itself has been banned in Denmark.

What actually happens

Vaping is legal for adults; the restrictions are on flavours, sale and marketing.

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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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