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Is Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Legal in the Netherlands?

No — Illegal

Nitrous oxide for recreational use was banned in the Netherlands on January 1, 2023. It was added to the Opium Act. Possession of more than one small cartridge is punishable. Medical and industrial use remains legal.

Relevant Law

Opiumwet, 2023 amendment

Last updated: 2026-03