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BATTERY REGULATION
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and battery waste entered into force on August 17, 2023, following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union on July 28, 2023. Most of the provisions apply from February 18, 2024, with some exceptions for specific items that will come into force at different times, affecting the battery supply chain in the coming years. From August 18, 2025, portable batteries may only be placed on the market or put into service if they meet the following requirements: Battery recycling symbol All [...]
NEW ZEALAND: FROM 17 JUNE 2025, BAN ON DISPOSABLE VAPING DEVICES
In New Zealand, attention towards the vaping industry is growing, particularly with regard to protecting young people. Starting June 17, 2025, new rules under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 come into force, introducing significant restrictions on the sale and promotion of vaping products. One of the most notable changes is the complete ban on disposable vaping devices. These products—long scrutinized by health authorities for their environmental impact and strong appeal to minors—will no longer be allowed to be sold or distributed in the country. In addition, [...]
FRANCE: OBLIGATIONS FOR PRODUCERS – EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
Extended Producer Responsibility (REP) is an environmental principle recognised by the European Waste Framework Directive, (EU Directive 2018/851) which gives producers financial and/or organisational responsibility for the prevention and management of waste from their end-of-life products. In France, this principle translates into a system where producers must finance or organise the collection, treatment and recycling of the products they place on the market. The system is regulated at national level by the French AGEC (anti-waste) law of 2020. SOGGETTI COINVOLTI: manufacturers online retailers (either directly through their own site or [...]
ISRAEL: NEW GRAPHIC WARNINGS ON VAPING PRODUCTS
Starting from January 2025, Israel requires graphic health warnings on vaping products, including e-cigarettes and e-liquids. The new regulation, announced by the Israeli Ministry of Health, follows the example of other countries that have already introduced strong visual warnings on alternatives to traditional tobacco products. According to Israeli health authorities, the use of impactful images can serve as an effective deterrent, particularly for minors, by increasing awareness of the health risks associated with e-cigarette use. The requirement includes shocking images similar to those already found on traditional cigarette packs, [...]
PANAMA IMPLEMENTS STRICT NEW REGULATIONS ON E-CIGARETTES
Panama’s Ministry of Health has announced the entry into force of strict regulations aimed at governing e-cigarettes and vaping products, with the goal of protecting public health, especially that of young people. According to the announcement, the new regulation imposes severe restrictions on the sale, import, and advertising of vaping devices, including both nicotine and non nicotine containing products. The measure explicitly bans the use of appealing flavors and heavily restricts the promotion of these products, particularly through social media and online platforms. The Ministry justified the decision by [...]
LITHUANIAN PARLIAMENT ENACTS STRICTER VAPING CONTROL MEASURES
The Lithuanian Parliament has recently passed a new set of laws that significantly tighten tobacco control measures, including regulations on e-cigarettes and vaping products. This move is part of a broader national strategy to reduce nicotine use among youth and safeguard public health. Key elements of the new legislation include: A full ban on flavours in e-cigarettes, with tobacco being the only permitted flavour. Restrictions on sales of vaping products near schools and youth-frequented areas. Stricter advertising rules, especially online, to prevent youth-oriented marketing. Lawmakers emphasized that sweet and [...]