Poland Senate Unanimously Passes Flavored Heated Tobacco Ban

Mar.14.2025
Poland Senate Unanimously Passes Flavored Heated Tobacco Ban
Poland's Senate unanimously approves ban on flavored heated tobacco, awaiting final approval from President's office. Manufacturers and sellers have 9 months to adjust.

Key Points:

1.The Polish Senate unanimously passed a ban on flavored and heated tobacco products, which will now await final approval from the President's office.

2.Manufacturers and retailers will have a 9-month period to make adjustments, as the bill aims to implement EU directives.

3.Another e-cigarette restriction bill is currently being debated in the Polish parliament.


According to Dlahandlu, on March 13th, the Polish Senate unanimously passed a amendment to the "Law on Protecting Health from the Effects of Tobacco and Tobacco Products.

 

The new law prohibits the sale of flavored heated tobacco products, and manufacturers and retailers will have 9 months to comply with this new regulatory requirement. This legislation aims to implement relevant directives from the European Union, with all member states expected to enforce it by October 23, 2023.

 

As early as February 21st, the Polish Parliament had already passed the bill amendment. The bill has now been submitted to the President's Office awaiting final approval.

 

In addition, the Polish parliament is also in the process of revising a separate bill concerning e-cigarettes, which aims to restrict the sale of e-cigarettes. In early February, the Health Committee of the Polish parliament decided to postpone the detailed review of this bill until after April 28th, as it requires submitting the proposal for consideration to the European Commission.

 

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