Crackdown on Illegal e-cigarette Sales in Italy: Latest Developments

Mar.27

Italian authorities have shut down 934 websites selling e-cigarettes illegally, with 15 more added to the blacklist.

Key Points:

The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency has shut down 934 websites to crackdown on the illegal sale of e-cigarettes.
Fifteen new websites have been added to the blacklist, and affected websites must conduct self-inspections and make necessary corrections by April 5th. Any violations will result in permanent closure.
The Turin Court further restricts the advertising methods of e-cigarette products.

According to a report by Sigmagazine on March 25, the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency has shut down 934 websites engaged in the illegal sale of e-cigarette e-liquid products or tax evasion.

Recently, a total of 15 new websites have been added to the blacklist. These websites must make changes on their own before April 5th, removing illegal products and content, or they will face permanent website shutdown.

The Turin court has simultaneously released new regulations prohibiting the promotion of e-cigarette products through commercial discounts, flyers, or in-store posters. Websites may display the technical features or flavor profiles of the devices, but subjective comments or statements designed to attract consumer curiosity or attention are not allowed. Websites that violate this regulation will be banned and blocked.

Here is the specific list of blocked websites:

List of sites affected by inhibition：https://www.sigmagazine.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/elenco-dei-siti-colpiti-da-inibizione.pdf

References:

[1] E-commerce di sigarette elettroniche sottoposti a inibizione

Also Read:

[1] Over 900 Illegal Websites Banned for Selling E-Liquid

[2] Italy Bans 876 Websites for Illegal E-Liquid Sales, Imposes Strict Ad Rule

[3] Italy Cracks Down on Illegal Online Tobacco and Vape Sales

[4] Italian Authorities Crack Down on Tobacco and E-cigarette Websites

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