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Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

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🫧 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.

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Last verified: 2026-03-04

LEGAL

🔥 Heated Tobacco

In Italy, heated tobacco products may be regulated by Law 188/2014 as smokeless tobacco products, “Tabacchi da inalazione senza combustion” (“Tobacco product for inhalation without combustion”). Also, Italian law n.6/2016, transposes Article 19 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (covering novel tobacco products) and covers heated tobacco products. Regulations cover reporting, notifications and health warning labels.

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Last verified: 2026-03-04

LEGAL

⚡ 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

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Last verified: 2026-03-04

LEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

In Italy, e-cigarettes are legal and regulated. They can be purchased online and in specialised retail shops. Health-related claims about e-cigarettes are allowed as long as they meet regulatory requirements, while all advertising and promotional activities are completely banned. E-cigarette products are also subject to an excise tax which amounts to 10% of the rate applied to traditional cigarettes. Italy has a comprehensive framework in place for how e-cigarettes are made and sold. Under this framework, companies must notify authorities before introducing new products to the market. All pack

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Last verified: 2025-11-05

RESTRICTED

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is partially regulated or restricted in Italy. Recreational: Possession decriminalized; home cultivation legal in small amounts for personal use. | Medical: Legal.

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

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