Background & Purpose

Nitrous oxide has increasingly been used as a recreational drug, leading to health risks among young people.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament has decided to pass the new law restricting the sale and marketing of nitrous oxide.

Does this affect you?

  • Young people under 18: Face a strict legal ban on purchasing nitrous oxide.
  • Retailers and store owners: Must check buyer identification, limit purchase quantities, and refuse sales if drug abuse is suspected.

In Practice

  • Stores and sellers are banned from selling nitrous oxide if there is reason to believe it will be used as a drug.
  • Private individuals are limited to buying a maximum of 18 grams of nitrous oxide per purchase.
  • An 18-year age limit is introduced for purchasing nitrous oxide.
  • Marketing of nitrous oxide will be restricted under the new law.