The United Kingdom introduces the Tobacco and Vapes Bill of 2024 on March 20, 2024, with the goal of creating the first smoke-free generation .
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The Netherlands imposes excise tariffs on cigarettes, loose tobacco, and cigars beginning April 1, 2024. A packet of cigarettes (20 pieces) costs an average of €11.10, up €0.93.
On March 26, 2024, Belgium amends a bill of December 22, 2009, which restricts smoking in specific areas and protects the public from tobacco smoke.
- Minister for Health introduces additional measures to protect children from tobacco and e-cigarettes
The Irish Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has begun implementing additional sections of the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Act 2023 to protect children from tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products…
On March 5, 2024, Finland's Advisory Board of Municipal Finance and Administration reviewed the draft presentation regarding proposed amendments to the Tobacco Act. It seeks to address the rising availability of nicotine pouches by regulatory…
Starting October 1, 2024, Luxembourg will impose a €120 per liter tax on e-liquid and nicotine pouches, as per a new regulation in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
The European Commission has approved Belgium's proposed law to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes.
On March 4, 2024, the Ministry of Health in Greece offers some insight into the the tobacco product landscape . The list of notified electronic cigarette items is updated.
On March 6, 2024, the UK government announced at Budget 2024 that it would impose a new Vaping Products Duty beginning in October 2026. This consultation provides proposals for how the obligation would be designed and implemented.
On March 8, 2024, the Federal Public Service for Health, Food Chain Safety, and the Environment provided an update on the negative list of e-cigarette product alerts. The negative list includes products that are prohibited for sale in Belgium.