Hungary: Oral Tobacco, Nicotine Pouch and Heated Tobacco Regulation

This product contains two individual regulatory reports:

1. Hungary: Oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation

• We do not expect any changes to the regulatory framework for oral tobacco products, and in turn, do not expect the ban to be lifted.
• Several restrictions are likely to be put in place in the foreseeable future for nicotine pouches, because Hungarian authorities acknowledge that these products cannot be freely distributed as consumer products.

This report provides detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, as well as possible future regulation changes.

2. Hungary: Heated tobacco regulation

• Heated tobacco products are considered new smokeless tobacco products in Hungary. Herbal heated sticks are subject to notification and labelling requirements.
• We do not expect significant changes to the regulatory framework for heated tobacco products (HTPs). Prior to the regulation of herbal heated sticks, the public debate was more focused on these products than HTPs. However, following their regulation, the public and political debate has since been silent. A draft decree seeking to further regulate herbal heated sticks is being discussed, and it is likely to pass in the near future.

This report offers a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place for heated tobacco products and herbal heated products in Hungary, covering all policy areas.

This regulatory report will provide you with:

• A clear and detailed understanding of current regulatory requirements affecting this sector in a specific jurisdiction, enabling you to be confident your business and your products are compliant.
• The ability to plan ahead for specific regulatory changes.
• Strategic understanding of the policy climate within the jurisdiction, enabling you to forecast how it might affect business development.
• Sources of further information, for example links to full texts of legislation and contact details for relevant government offices.