Lithuania: Oral Tobacco, Nicotine Pouch and Heated Tobacco Regulation

This product contains two individual regulatory reports:

Lithuania: Oral tobacco and nicotine pouch regulation

This report provides a detailed analysis of the current regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, covering all policy areas.

• There is a proposal to legalise nicotine pouches, which, if adopted, would come into force in May 2024. Other changes could occur after completion of the review of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED).

Lithuania: Heated tobacco regulation

This report provides a detailed analysis of the current and possible future regulatory framework in place in Lithuania for heated tobacco products, covering all policy areas.

• We do not expect major changes to heated tobacco regulation in the near future, except for the likely adjustments in excise duties. Other changes may occur as a consequence of the review of the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). The government has disclosed a proposal to introduce a special framework for herbal heated sticks, which, if adopted, would come into force in May 2024.

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.