E-cigarette and vape rules in the Netherlands (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: The minimum age to buy e-cigarettes is 18. Only a list of flavouring additives is allowed in e-liquids. Vaping is banned in the places where smoking is banned, and nicotine liquid is limited to 20 mg/ml.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age to buyBuying or using e-cigarettesThe minimum age is 18. Selling or handing over tobacco products or related products, which include electronic vapour products, to anyone not shown to be 18 is banned. Sellers must check age unless the person is clearly over 18. [1]
Flavour restrictionsBuying or using e-cigarettesIn e-liquids and other e-cigarette parts only the flavouring additives on the official list may be used. The leaflet may not refer to any flavour other than tobacco. [2]
Disposable vapesBuying or using e-cigarettesE-cigarettes may be sold as disposable products or as refillable products. A disposable e-cigarette must meet the same product rules as other e-cigarettes. [2]
Where vaping is bannedBuying or using e-cigarettesVaping is banned wherever the smoking ban applies. This covers buildings of public bodies, healthcare, welfare, culture, sport and education buildings, workplaces, bars and restaurants, public transport and flights to and from Dutch airports. School grounds are covered by further rules. [1]
Nicotine strength limitBuying or using e-cigarettesNicotine liquid may be sold only if it meets Article 20(3)(a) to (e) of the EU Tobacco Products Directive: at most 20 mg/ml nicotine, refill bottles of at most 10 ml and tanks or cartridges of at most 2 ml. A refillable tank may hold at most 2 ml. [2]

Notes

  • The Dutch list of allowed flavouring additives is in Article 2.12 of the regulation. The sources read do not say which flavours the list produces.
  • Text read on 7 November 2026. A change announced but not yet in force would not appear in it.

Sources

  1. Overheid.nl (Wettenbank): wetten.nl - Regeling - Tabaks- en rookwarenwet - BWBR0004302 (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Overheid.nl (Wettenbank): wetten.nl - Regeling - Tabaks- en rookwarenregeling - BWBR0037958 (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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