Ban on click cigarettes and flavors other than tobacco

May 04 2021, by Willy van Knippenberg
3 min reading time

Read all about the ban on click cigarettes and non-tobacco flavors. Discover five alternatives to still enjoy a delicious taste while smoking.

Since May 20, 2016, click cigarettes and tobacco flavors other than tobacco have been banned in the Netherlands. This means that filters, paper, capsules, and packaging of tobacco products are no longer permitted to contain flavors or fragrances. But what exactly are click cigarettes, and how can you still enjoy the taste of, for example, menthol? In this blog post, we discuss various alternatives.

What are click cigarettes?

Click cigarettes are cigarettes with a flavoring ball placed in the filter. By squeezing the ball, the flavoring is released and mixed with the tobacco smoke. This creates a menthol or vanilla flavor, for example. Since the ban on tobacco flavors other than tobacco, click cigarettes have been prohibited.

Alternatives to click cigarettes

Although click cigarettes are no longer permitted in production, there are still ways to enjoy the flavor of menthol, for example. Below, we discuss five alternatives.

Aroma Click balls

Aroma Click balls are small, flavored balls that you can insert into the filter of a cigarette. Squeezing the ball releases the aroma and mixes it with the tobacco smoke. You can choose from a variety of flavors, such as menthol, vanilla, and various fruit flavors.

Mascotte Fresh Click Filters

Mascotte Fresh Click Filters are menthol- or vanilla-flavored filters. Simply insert the filter into your cigarette to enjoy the desired flavor. These filters are a good alternative to the now-banned menthol cigarettes.

Menthol Drops

Flavour Master Menthol Drops are a solution for adding a menthol flavor to tobacco. You simply drip a few drops into the cigarette filter to achieve the desired flavor. You can adjust the strength of the flavor by using more or fewer drops.

Flavor Cards

Flavor Cards are small cards you can place in your gym bag, for example, to make your clothes and purse smell wonderfully fresh. You can also use the cards to add flavor to your cigarette.

Menthol Sticks / FrutaStick

FrutaStick Menthol is a stick containing a menthol-flavored liquid. Simply draw a line across the cigarette or dab the filter to create your own menthol cigarettes. You can also use the stick to give a face mask a fresh scent, for example.

Conclusion

Although click cigarettes and tobacco flavors other than tobacco are prohibited in the Netherlands, there are still ways to enjoy flavors like menthol. The alternatives mentioned above offer plenty of ways to enjoy a pleasant taste while smoking. Keep in mind, however, that these alternatives are still tobacco products and therefore harmful to your health. Therefore, it is always advisable to quit smoking.

It's also important to note that selling these alternatives to minors is prohibited. You should also keep in mind that the use of flavorings in tobacco products is still prohibited. Therefore, it's important to be familiar with the laws and regulations regarding tobacco products in the Netherlands.

Finally, it's important to emphasize that smoking tobacco products is still harmful to your health. Smoking increases the risk of various diseases and can even be fatal. If you want to quit smoking, there are several ways to do so. Discuss with your doctor what's the best way for you to quit.