The re-elected Labour government in Norway has a negative stance on novel nicotine and tobacco products, further restricting the framework by prohibiting cross-border sales from 2026 onwards.
The Storting’s vote for an approval scheme with a six-month deadline suggests that heated tobacco products (HTPs) and herbal heated products could be legalised within the coming year. So far, no product has passed the approval scheme of the Directorate of Health.
Should legalisation occur, a highly restrictive regulatory framework is anticipated, with more specific restrictions for HTPs and herbal heated products.
This report provides a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco and herbal heated products in Norway, looking at all policy areas from taxation and advertising to market access.
