Luxembourg Enact Tough New Rules on Tobacco Pouches and Vaping Products

Luxembourg’s parliament has approved a sweeping new law, Bill 8333, that brings nicotine pouches — along with heated tobacco, vapes and e-cigarettes — under the same strict controls as traditional tobacco products. Under the new legislation, nicotine pouches now face advertising bans, sales restrictions to minors, mandatory packaging and labelling rules, and a firm nicotine limit of 0.048 mg per pouch or gram. Additives such as caffeine and CBD will also be prohibited.

In addition, the regulation bans flavourings in heated tobacco items, requires clear health warnings on all packaging, prohibits promotional graphics on vending machines, and mandates that cigarette packs be sold only in multiples of five — a move aimed at limiting piecemeal purchasing often favoured by younger customers.

Public-health advocates have praised the measure as a vital step toward protecting youth and curbing nicotine dependence, while some business groups and industry watchers warn that the strict nicotine cap may amount to a de facto ban — potentially driving demand into black markets or cross-border trade.

The new regulations will take effect on the first day of the month following their publication in the Official Journal, though some vending-machine display rules will be phased in with a three-month grace period.
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