Am I allowed to buy e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches in Denmark?
Yes, from 18, but e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches are heavily regulated. You must be 18 to buy all tobacco and nicotine, and webshops must verify age. E-cigarettes may only have tobacco or menthol flavour — sweet and fruit flavours are banned — and e-liquid may contain at most 20 mg nicotine per ml. From 1 April 2026 nicotine pouches may only have tobacco or menthol flavour, at most 9 mg nicotine per pouch and plain packaging, with exactly 20 pouches in a pack. Products must be hidden in the shop, and you may not vape where smoking is banned.
📋 The rules
- Buying tobacco and nicotine from 18
- E-cigarettes only tobacco or menthol flavour
- E-liquid at most 20 mg nicotine per ml
- From 1 April 2026: nicotine pouches at most 9 mg per pouch
- Nicotine pouches: plain packaging from 1 April 2026
🔓 Exceptions
- Specialist e-cigarette shops are exempt from parts of the display ban
- Nicotine medicines, such as cessation products, are outside the rules
- School time is smoke- and nicotine-free and also covers e-cigarettes and pouches
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Selling to under-18s or selling products with a banned flavour, too much nicotine or illegal packaging can bring a fine. The Safety Authority and the Consumer Ombudsman supervise.
📎 Official sources
- Danish Cancer Society · Legislation →
- Ministry of the Interior and Health · New nicotine rules →
- Safety Authority · E-cigarettes →
❓ Frequently asked
Can I buy e-cigarettes?
Yes, from 18. E-cigarettes and nicotine pouches are legal to sell, but heavily regulated.
Which flavours are allowed?
E-cigarettes may only have tobacco or menthol flavour. Sweet and fruit flavours are banned.
What applies to nicotine pouches?
From 1 April 2026 they may only have tobacco or menthol flavour, at most 9 mg nicotine per pouch and plain packaging.
Can I vape indoors?
No, not where smoking is banned. School time is also smoke- and nicotine-free and covers e-cigarettes and pouches.
What is the penalty for illegal sales?
A fine for selling to under-18s or for products with a banned flavour, too much nicotine or illegal packaging.
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