Tobacco and nicotine age limits in Romania (2026)

Last reviewed: 31 October 2026

In short: Selling tobacco products, e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to anyone under 18 is banned in Romania. Smoking is banned in all enclosed public spaces, enclosed workplaces and public transport.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age to buy tobaccoTobacco and nicotine products18 years [1]
Minimum age to buy e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products18 years [1]
Nicotine pouchesTobacco and nicotine productsAge-limited [1]
Smoking ban in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine productsYes [1]
Smoking ban on public transportTobacco and nicotine productsYes [1]
Flavoured tobacco and e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products⚠ Not yet verified
Smoking in cars with childrenTobacco and nicotine products⚠ Not yet verified
E-cigarettes in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine products⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • Sale of nicotine pouches to persons under 18 is banned, as for tobacco products and e-cigarettes. Sales in vending machines are banned altogether.
  • The ban covers all enclosed public spaces, enclosed workplaces and children's playgrounds; the only exception is detention facilities. Hospitals and schools are fully smoke-free.
  • The Act was read as it stood in a January 2026 archive copy. The point was not found in the text or was not clear, so it is left unverified.

Sources

  1. Ministerul Justiției (Portal Legislativ): Legea nr. 349/2002 pentru prevenirea și combaterea efectelor consumului produselor din tutun (Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-01-27) (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources

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