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Substance legality overview ยท Last updated 2026-03-05

๐ŸŒฟ CannabisLEGALโšก Nicotine PouchesUNKNOWN๐Ÿซง SnusILLEGAL๐Ÿ’จ E-CigarettesLEGAL๐Ÿ”ฅ Heated TobaccoILLEGAL
LEGAL

๐Ÿ’จ E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes are legal in Malta. Advertising of vaping products is regulated, and consumers are allowed to buy them online. These products must be notified before being placed on the market, use child-resistant and tamperproof packaging, and carry health warnings. Sales are restricted to those aged 18 and above. There are no restrictions on flavour range, but nicotine content is limited to 20 mg/ml or less, and tank sizes are specified. The use of e-cigarettes is also restricted in public places. Data show that in 2023, an estimated 11,300 individuals in Malta were current vapers. About 3% of

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.

ILLEGAL

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heated Tobacco

Heated tobacco products are classified by manufacturers as smokeless tobacco products, and they are therefore subject to Legal Notice 67 in Malta which bans the import, manufacture, or sale of any smokeless tobacco product.

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

๐ŸŒฟ Cannabis

Cannabis is legal in Malta. Recreational: Legal for possession, consumption, and cultivation. Distribution is allowed through non-profit cannabis clubs . | 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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