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Are nicotine pouches illegal in the Netherlands?

Yes. Nicotine pouches are banned in the Netherlands. Banned since 2025, and inspectors seized 52,000 boxes in May 2026.

Act of 2 Oct 2024 amending the Tobacco and Smoking Products Act bans tobacco-free oral nicotine products from 1 Jan 2025. NVWA seized 49,400 boxes (6 May 2026) + 2,640 boxes (12 May 2026) (DutchNews, May 2026).

Source: Dutch Tobacco Act, 2025

• The Netherlands is one of 11 countries where nicotine pouches are banned, and 5 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 2 (Belgium).
• In Europe: banned in 6 of 39 countries.

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