FRANCE: APPROVES BAN ON DISPOSABLE E-CIGARETTES

2025-03-11T11:13:06+01:00 March 11th, 2025|Autorità, Regulations, World|

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. The new law prohibits the production and sale of disposable e-cigarettes throughout France. Final approval from the Senate and official publication are still pending, but the ban could come into effect by the end of 2025. France thus joins Belgium, the first country to ban these devices, with the aim of limiting access to them and reducing their environmental impact.

PORTUGAL: NEW TOBACCO LAW APPROVED

2024-02-12T14:21:06+01:00 February 12th, 2024|Autorità, Regulations, World|

Portugal has issued the parliamentary decree that transposes the EU directive on the revocation of certain exemptions for heated tobacco products. The new law provides for the equalisation of electronic cigarettes to traditional tobacco. It would prohibit the sell and consume of tobacco in zones near the school, the gas station, and in partially covered places.

OMAN: BAN TRADE OF E-CIG AND SHISHA

2024-02-08T12:16:25+01:00 February 8th, 2024|Autorità, Regulations, World|

On 7 of January the Oman Sultan prohibited e-cigarette trade in the country. Followed by the new law, every person that violates the prohibition will be subject to an administrative fine of up to OMR 1,000 (2.590 USD) with the penalty doubled in case of repeated violations. For the daily violation will be imposed a daily penalty of 50 OMR (129,50 USD), with a maximum import of 2.000 (5.181 USD). The decision was published in the Official Gazette and came into force the day after its publication.