According to Eurointegration, the Czech Ministry of Health is preparing a bill that, if passed, will ban the sale of e-cigarettes starting next year (2025).
The Czech Ministry of Health explained that the proposal for this ban was made in the interest of public health.
Ministry of Health spokesperson Jan Režabek pointed out that the number of e-cigarette users among minors and young people has significantly increased, surpassing adult users in some countries.
In addition, the Ministry of Health also cited research indicating that young people who start using e-cigarettes are three times more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes in the future than others.
A nationwide survey on alcohol and tobacco consumption in the Czech Republic in 2023 has revealed that young people aged 15-24 are the main consumers of e-cigarettes, making up almost one-third of all e-cigarette users compared to 25% two years ago.
However, critics of the ban argue that the Ministry of Health lacks sufficient research on the health effects of e-cigarettes. They point out that this ban may only drive users towards traditional tobacco products and fuel the black market for e-cigarettes.
Critics suggest that the Department of Health should increase penalties for selling e-cigarettes to minors, and restrict product design to reduce their visual appeal.
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