Regulatory report: Hungary – HnB, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, March 2022

Heated tobacco products are considered a new category of tobacco products in Hungary, and they must be notified six months prior to launch. The only type of oral tobacco allowed is chewing tobacco. Oral tobacco pouches (snus) are banned, while nicotine pouches are considered tobacco-related products.

This report offers a detailed summary of the current regulatory regime for heated tobacco and modern oral products in Hungary, covering all elements from product and age restrictions to labelling and packaging requirements, advertising restrictions and public usage laws.