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Moldova, Republic of

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisRESTRICTED⚡ Nicotine PouchesLEGAL🫧 SnusILLEGAL💨 E-CigarettesLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoLEGAL
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

E-cigarettes are legal to use and sell in Moldova. Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are regulated by Law No. 278 on Tobacco Control (with amendments). Although Moldova is not in the EU, these regulations are similar in many ways to the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) (2014). Cross border distance sales, sales over the internet, and sales through street vendors are prohibited. There are restrictions on the proximity of retail outlets to education and medical establishments. A provision that prohibits the display of tobacco related products, including e-cigarettes, in commercial spaces, and

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Last verified: 2025-11-05

ILLEGAL

🫧 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

Heated tobacco products are regulated as novel tobacco products under the Law on Tobacco Products, but are exempted from the tobacco legal provisions on presentation and promotion.

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Last verified: 2026-01-29

RESTRICTED

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is partially regulated or restricted in Moldova, Republic of. Recreational: Decriminalized | Medical: Illegal.

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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