Flavor Ban

As of May 20, 2020, menthol-flavored cigarettes and tobacco products were banned in all European Union markets, including duty-free sales points. The ban follows the European Union’s tobacco product directive and affects all European Union member states.

Then, on November 23, 2022, the ban on the sale of flavored heated tobacco products came into effect in the European Union.

The ban on the marketing of characteristic flavored heated tobacco products came into force in the European Union on November 23, 2022. At the same time, the Hungarian legislator enacted the new implementation rule for this ban on October 23, 2023, applying a transitional period for its enforcement.

Thus, it may happen that until the stocks are used up, characteristic flavored heated tobacco product will remain on the market. This means that characteristic flavored heated tobacco products may still be available on tobacco stores shelves for few months.

The characteristic flavored heated tobacco products could be handed over to the National Tobacco Supplier Ltd (Országos Dohányboltellátó Kft) without any quantity limitation until July 7, 2024, which can then sell the stocked products to tobacco shops indefinitely.

Thus, it may happen that until the stocks are used up, characteristic flavored heated tobacco products will remain on the market. This means that characteristic flavored heated tobacco products may still be found on tobacco stores shelves for few months.

Currently, we cannot provide information in the exact product list. As soon as we have accurate and verifiable information regarding this question, we will inform our consumers. Philip Morris Hungary Ltd. (Philip Morris Magyarország Kft) ensures that within the legal framework, we will continue to serve consumers needs to the maximum extend.

According to Hungarian regulations, characteristic flavored heated tobacco product will remain on the market until stocks are used up. This means that characteristic flavored heated tobacco products may still be found on tobacco stores shelves for few months.

Yes, the ban covers those heated tobacco products that contain flavorings in any of these components (e.g., capsule).

According to Hungarian regulations, characteristic flavored heated tobacco product will remain on the market until stocks are used up. This means that characteristic flavored heated tobacco products (including capsule tobacco products) may still be found on tobacco stores shelves for few months.