Oral tobacco products, with the exception of chewing tobacco, are prohibited in Romania. This means snus cannot be sold in the country. The government has not announced any intention to lift the current ban and, in any case, this decision would have to be taken at EU level.
Nicotine pouches have been regulated since March 2024 and are subject to similar restrictions as those in place for tobacco and vaping products.
This report provides detailed analysis of the regulatory framework in place in Romania for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas.
