Austria's Smoking Ban Expansion and Nicotine Proposal

Dec.22.2022

Austria's Smoking Ban Expansion and Nicotine Proposal

Austria's smoking ban expands to outdoor areas and proposes regulation for nicotine bags; effective from Nov 1, 2019.

Austria's smoking ban, which came into effect on November 1, 2019, will be expanded to include "additional outdoor public places" such as "children's playgrounds and youth leisure areas" by 2023. Health Minister Johannes has proposed a regulation to standardize nicotine pouches.

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