For more health protection in the capital!
The nationwide ban on the sale of nitrous oxide cartridges came into effect on Sunday.
Media release from Senate Department for Science, Health and Care:
For more health protection in the capital!
On Sunday, the nationwide ban on the sale of nitrous oxide cartridges will come into force.
The new law prohibits the sale of nitrous oxide – both stationary and online or via vending machines – if the filling volume exceeds eight grams. In addition, the supply, purchase and possession of nitrous oxide to or by persons under the age of 18 is completely prohibited. Because: Consumption can entail considerable health risks.
We expressly welcome the ban. However, more education and prevention are also important.
Berlin's Senator for Health, Dr. Ina Czyborra, said:
"The ban on the sale of nitrous oxide is right and important. But legal restrictions alone are not enough. In order to prevent the abuse of nitrous oxide by children and adolescents, targeted, realistic prevention measures are also needed. Schools, youth centres or social media are important channels for educating people about the dangers of nitrous oxide consumption. Young people who are already consuming must be given low-threshold access to help and counselling services. In this way, warning signals can be detected at an early stage and tailor-made support can be guaranteed."
Info: berlin.de/sen/wgp/presse/2026/pressemitteilung
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