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Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

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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

Romania abides by the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) (2014). E-cigarettes are regulated as tobacco products and are regulated by Law No. 201/2016. The only place where vaping is banned is on public transport. Additionally there is a near total ban on advertising, cross border sales of e-liquids are prohibited and E-liquids are taxed at €0.11 per millilitre.

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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

In Romania, Law 201/2016 transposes Article 19 of the EU Tobacco Products Directive, which covers novel tobacco products and applies to heated tobacco products. Regulations cover reporting, notifications and health warning labels. The Fiscal Code regulates heated tobacco products under 'Title VIII "non-harmonized excise" products', which determines the tax structure applied.

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Last verified: 2026-03-04

ILLEGAL

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Romania. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Cannabis-derived drugs less than 0.2% THC can be prescribed.

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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