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Data sourced: 2022.   Page updated: 2023-04-17

Smoking in Macedonia

In Macedonia, 4051 people die each year due to tobacco smoking. tobacco smoking-related health problems account for 21.16% of deaths.

4,051

Deaths

In Macedonia, 4051 people die each year due to tobacco smoking.

Nicotine Vaping Devices

in Macedonia

In Macedonia, on May 2nd 2019, the President signed a decree formalising the adoption of the new Law on Tobacco which includes a separate category for Heated Tobacco Products and e-cigarettes, and requires different health warning for this category versus cigarettes. No health warnings are required on e-cigarette devices. 'Smoking' is defined as the use of a combustible tobacco product. Pre-market notification for Heated Tobacco Products and pre-market approval for e-cigarettes will be required.

Heated Tobacco Products

in Macedonia

In Macedonia, a new tobacco law introduces a separate category for heated tobacco products. On May 2nd 2019, the President signed a decree formalising the adoption of the new Law on Tobacco. The law introduces a separate category for heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes, and requires different health warnings for this category versus cigarettes. No health warnings are required on devices. “Smoking” is defined as use of a combustible tobacco product. Pre-market notification for heated tobacco products and pre-market approval for e-cigarettes will be required.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

in Macedonia

In Macedonia it is legal to purchase nicotine without using NRT prescription. NRT is legal to market. You can buy NRT in Pharmacy.

Snus

in Macedonia

The sale of Snus is banned.

Pouches

in Macedonia

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