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.

Flavoured heated tobacco products are gradually disappearing from stores due to regulatory changes. The stock of characteristic flavored tobacco sticks may vary in individual National Tobacco Shops.

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.

Flavoured heated tobacco products are gradually disappearing from stores due to regulatory changes. The stock of characteristic flavored tobacco sticks may vary in individual National Tobacco Shops.

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.

Flavoured heated tobacco products are gradually disappearing from stores due to regulatory changes. The stock of characteristic flavored tobacco sticks may vary in individual National Tobacco Shops.

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

Flavoured heated tobacco products are gradually disappearing from stores due to regulatory changes. The stock of characteristic flavored tobacco sticks may vary in individual National Tobacco Shops.