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Iceland

EuropeEEA member. Closely follows EU regulatory approach.

Last reviewed: 2026-06

Travelling to Iceland with snus or nicotine pouches? Snus is banned and nicotine pouches are legal. Cigarettes are legal for adults aged 18+. This page covers the legal status of snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping, and heated tobacco in Iceland as of 2026-06, with official sources where available.

Snus

Banned

Legal basis: Tobacco Control Act; alignment with EU oral-tobacco ban (TPD 2014/40/EU Art. 17)

Sale and import of Swedish-style snus are prohibited in Iceland; private consumption is not itself a criminal offence. A nasal-tobacco product is locally used and repurposed as oral snus.

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Nicotine Pouches

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Act on e-cigarettes and refills / nicotine products

Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are legal and regulated for adults 18+, with a nicotine content cap (commonly cited at 20 mg/g). Widely sold in shops and online; a bill to tighten access has been debated.

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Cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Tobacco Control Act

Conventional cigarettes are legal and regulated for adults 18+.

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Vape / E-cigarettes

Legal

Minimum age: 18+

Legal basis: Act No. 87/2018 on electronic cigarettes and refills

E-cigarettes are legal and regulated: max nicotine 20 mg/ml, tank capacity limited to 2 ml, all advertising prohibited, and use restricted in some public places. Online sales permitted.

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Heated Tobacco (IQOS)

Restricted

Legal basis: Tobacco Control Act

Heated tobacco products cannot be marketed in Iceland and are not formally regulated, leaving them effectively unavailable commercially even though not explicitly criminalised for use.

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Personal Import

Snus
Unknown

Sale/commercial import banned; private use not criminalised.

Nicotine Pouches
Allowed

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and regulations regarding snus, nicotine pouches, cigarettes, vaping and heated tobacco change frequently. Always verify the current legal status with official government sources before travelling. NicotineAtlas assumes no liability for actions taken based on information presented here.