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Substance legality overview ยท Last updated 2026-03-05

๐ŸŒฟ CannabisRESTRICTEDโšก Nicotine PouchesLEGAL๐Ÿซง SnusILLEGAL๐Ÿ’จ E-CigarettesLEGAL๐Ÿ”ฅ Heated TobaccoLEGAL
LEGAL

๐Ÿ’จ E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes are legally allowed in Denmark and can be purchased in general retail stores as well as online. However, health claims related to e-cigarettes are not permitted, and advertising is regulated. The excise value applied to e-cigarettes is up to 10% of that levied on cigarettes. Regulatory measures include requirements for product notifications, child-resistant and tamperproof containers, and health warnings on packaging. Additionally, the minimum legal age for purchase is 18 years. Restrictions are also placed on flavour range, nicotine content (limited to 20 mg/mL or less), use in p

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

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LEGAL

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

RESTRICTED

๐ŸŒฟ Cannabis

Cannabis is partially regulated or restricted in Denmark. 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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