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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 [...]
FRANCE: APPROVES BAN ON DISPOSABLE E-CIGARETTES
The French Parliament has recently voted unanimously to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes. The decision, passed with 104 votes in favor and none against, highlights France's commitment to reducing environmental harm and protecting public health. Disposable devices have gained popularity among young people thanks to their sweet flavors and low price, but they have also sparked public debate due to their high usage rates among minors and their environmental impact. As single-use products, they generate significant amounts of electronic and plastic waste, which are difficult to recycle properly. [...]
BULGARIA: TOTAL VAPE BAN
On February 12, 2025, the Bulgarian Parliament approved in the first reading a law that provides for a total ban on the sale, distribution, and advertising of electronic cigarettes, both disposable and rechargeable, as well as related accessories, including those without nicotine. The proposal received unanimous support, with 197 votes in favor and none against. The decision was driven by growing concerns over the widespread use of electronic cigarettes among young people and the associated health risks. Bulgaria, which has one of the highest rates of adult smokers in [...]