Oral tobacco is banned in the Netherlands, with the exception of chewing tobacco.
Any form of tobacco consumption is restricted in the same way as smoking.
Nicotine pouches are banned since 1st January 2025. This could eventually be reversed by the update of the European Union Tobacco Products Directive if the Netherlands cannot justify its legislation.
This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in the Netherlands for nicotine pouches and oral tobacco, covering all policy areas.
