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BAN ON DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

November 7th, 2023|Categories: Regulations, Trusticert, World|Tags: , , |

Disposable electronic cigarettes are disposable devices that have become very popular throughout Europe, in both nicotine and nicotine-free versions. They come in different flavors and nicotine levels and often feature eye-catching packaging in bright colors. Such devices are raising concern because they attract very young people and teenagers, and several European and non-European countries have already announced plans to ban these types of products. Below is an overview of countries where there is a clear intention to ban disposable electronic cigarettes. As a reminder, the Proposal for a REGULATION OF [...]

BELGIUM: EXCISE TAX FROM 1.1.2024

October 26th, 2023|Categories: Regulations, World|Tags: |

From 1 January 2024, a new excise duty system on vaping products will come into force in Belgium. Starting from that date, all e-liquids released for consumption must have a "fiscal mark" and pay the excise duty. The amount of the excise duty has not yet been set, but it has already been decided that it will be per ml. There are no changes to the application of VAT. TRANSITION PERIOD A transition period until 31 March 2024 is foreseen for all e-liquids that were already on the retail market [...]

Environmental Labelling in Italy

November 12th, 2021|Categories: Regulations|Tags: , , |

In Italy, from the 1st January 2022, environmental labelling will be mandatory for all packaging. The obligation is provided for by Legislative Decree no. 116 of the 3rd September 2020 which transposes Directive (EU) 2018/851. The Italian decree provides that all packaging must be "appropriately labeled according to the procedures established by the UNI technical standards and in accordance with the determinations adopted by the European Commission, in order to facilitate the collection, reuse, recovery and recycling of packaging, as well as to give correct information [...]