Menthol ban

Find answers in our FAQ section to questions related to European Union menthol ban, effective of May 20th, 2020.

Mentholated cigarettes and fine cut tobacco are going to be banned in all EU markets, including Duty Free points of sales. The prohibition is part of the Tobacco Products Directive of the European Union.
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The ban is effective as of 20.05.2020.
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The ban of relevant mentholated products is effective in all EU countries.
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Currently, menthol ban does not affect heated tobacco products (like tobacco sticks designed for IQOS).
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