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Substance legality overview ยท Last updated 2026-03-05

๐ŸŒฟ CannabisRESTRICTEDโšก Nicotine PouchesUNKNOWN๐Ÿซง SnusILLEGAL๐Ÿ’จ E-CigarettesLEGAL๐Ÿ”ฅ Heated TobaccoLEGAL
ILLEGAL

๐Ÿซง Snus

Used in Scandinavia for more than 200 years, snus is providing smokers in Sweden and Norway with an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Find out what it is, and why it is considered a safer nicotine product in our briefing paper.

LEGAL

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heated Tobacco

In Cyprus, Article 19 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive, which covers novel tobacco products, is transposed by the Health Protection (Tobacco Control) Law of 2017, and is applied to Heated tobacco products. Regulations cover reporting, notifications and health warning labels.

UNKNOWN

โšก Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper

LEGAL

๐Ÿ’จ E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes are legally allowed in Cyprus. However, there are several regulatory measures for e-cigarettes. Their sale and use are permitted, but purchasing them online or from vending machines is prohibited. Advertising them is subject to certain restrictions. Notifications of new products are required, and all products must have child- and tamper-proof containers as well as health warnings on packaging. The minimum age for purchase is 18 years. Additionally, restrictions apply to nicotine content, which must not exceed 20 mg/mL, and to tank size, limited to 2 mL or less. There are also rest

RESTRICTED

๐ŸŒฟ Cannabis

Cannabis is partially regulated or restricted in Cyprus. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Legal.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently โ€” always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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