Bulgaria’s Proposed E-Cigarette Ban Awaits EU Approval, Covering Both Disposable and Reusable Devices

Jun.09

Bulgaria’s parliament has passed a bill to fully ban the sale, promotion, and use of both disposable and reusable e-cigarettes. The legislation is still pending approval from the European Union.

Key Points：

·Bulgaria is considering banning the sale and use of e-cigarettes, with relevant legal amendments currently underway.

·The proposed ban will need approval from the European Commission before it can be implemented.

·The Bulgarian parliament recently passed the ban with overwhelming support in the first reading.

According to recent reports from the Bulgarian News Agency, during the second the revision of the Tobacco and Related Products Act, the Bulgarian Parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy and Innovation stated that the ban on e-cigarettes will be implemented once it receives approval from the European Commission.

The bill was proposed in February 2025 by Kostadin Angelov, a member of the Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB), calling for a comprehensive ban on the sale, use, and promotion of e-cigarettes (disposable and reusable e-cigarettes) as well as energy drinks intended for children.

The chairman of the committee, and member of the United Left group of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, Petar Kanev, stated that this legislation is one of the most anticipated laws in recent years. In February, the parliament passed the bill on its first reading with 197 votes in favor and 0 against.

At the committee meeting, members discussed the implementation schedule of the legislation, taking into consideration the requirements to notify the European Commission about specific clauses. They unanimously agreed that, although the bill will continue to undergo a second reading in parliament, implementation will be pending the formal notification from Brussels.

References:

[1] Bulgarian Vape Ban Pending EU Approval

[2] Economic Policy and Innovation Committee in Parliament Approves Second Reading of Bill Banning Vapes, Energy Drinks for Minors

Also Read:

[1] PMI Launches IQOS ILUMA i In Bulgaria Market

[2] Bulgarian customs seize nearly 6000 illegal e-cigarettes in Sofia

[3] Bulgaria to Implement Full E-Cigarette Ban by 2025

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