From the age of 18 you can buy tobacco-free nicotine pouches in Upper Austria. However, this has only been the case since a change in the law in autumn 2023. Because there is no tobacco in the bags, they were not previously covered by the law and therefore had no age limit. Now advertising is also to be tightened. Austria-wide advertising restriction demanded According to several parties, they want clear and, above all, Austria-wide advertising restrictions for nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes. In the state parliament, there is also likely to be a large majority in favor. It is possible that all parties could even vote for it together. However, the federal government will then have the last... [Read more]