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Substance legality overview ยท Last updated 2026-03-05

๐ŸŒฟ CannabisRESTRICTEDโšก Nicotine PouchesLEGAL๐Ÿซง 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

Heated tobacco products are not regulated in Finland.

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

LEGAL

๐Ÿ’จ E-Cigarettes

In Finland, e-cigarettes are allowed under a certain regulatory framework. Online sales and vending machine purchases of e-cigarettes are banned, and health claims related to their use are not permitted either. The country imposes an excise tax on e-cigarettes, valued at up to 10% of that levied on traditional cigarettes. Manufacturers and importers are required to submit product notifications before marketing new products. All e-cigarettes must be sold in child-resistant and tamper-proof containers and carry appropriate health warnings on the packaging. Sales are restricted to individuals age

RESTRICTED

๐ŸŒฟ Cannabis

Cannabis is partially regulated or restricted in Finland. Recreational: Illegal but sometimes not enforced | Medical: Legal under license..

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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