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Substance legality overview ยท Last updated 2026-03-04

๐ŸŒฟ CannabisLEGALโšก Nicotine PouchesILLEGAL๐Ÿซง SnusILLEGAL๐Ÿ’จ E-CigarettesLEGAL๐Ÿ”ฅ Heated TobaccoLEGAL
LEGAL

๐ŸŒฟ Cannabis

Cannabis is legal in Germany. Recreational: Legal for possession, consumption, and cultivation since 1 April 2024. Distribution allowed through non-profit cannabis clubs since 1 July 2024. | Medical: Legal.

ILLEGAL

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

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 taxed similarly to pipes in Germany.

LEGAL

๐Ÿ’จ E-Cigarettes

In Germany, e-cigarettes are legal and regulated as tobacco products. Online sales of e-cigarettes are legal, and they are widely available in general retail outlets. However, the sale of e-cigarettes through vending machines is banned, and health claims promoting their use are not permitted. Advertising of e-cigarettes is also restricted. Germany imposes an excise duty on e-cigarette products, which amounts to up to 10% of the taxes levied on conventional cigarettes. The country maintains a detailed regulatory framework for the manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes. Based on that, notification

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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