Poland Tougher Nicotine Rules With Banning Disposable E-cigarettes

Key points:

1. Poland plans to pass a law in the third quarter of 2025 to completely ban the use of disposable e-cigarettes (whether or not they contain nicotine).

2. The draft emphasizes that testing of e-cigarette liquid ingredients will be authorized, and only products that produce a tobacco flavor will be allowed for sale.

3. The government will restrict the sale of new nicotine products, banning nicotine-containing chewing gum, tablets, and other products, and requiring strict testing and registration.

2Firsts, reporting from Shenzhen - The Polish Ministry of Health is set to draft a legislation that will prohibit the use of disposable e-cigarettes in Poland, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. 

The government is planning to pass this law in the third quarter of 2025, as outlined in the Ministerial Council's legislative agenda.

The proposed regulation will further restrict the use of disposable e-cigarettes, not only for those under 18 years old, but even for adult e-cigarette users.

The legislative agenda states that:

"The proposed regulations have the most impact on so-called young people. E-cigarettes, whether they contain nicotine or other substances, are products that pose a clear threat to public health. These products contain highly addictive substances and other accompanying substances, which, when absorbed by the body, have unknown health effects on those who use these products."

The draft legislation will also authorize the director of the Chemical Management Bureau to order testing of e-cigarette liquid ingredients, and to list the names of laboratories responsible for carrying out such tests.

At the same time, in the future only products containing ingredients that produce tobacco scent are allowed to be sold. The government also hopes to limit the market presence of new nicotine products, including so-called "nicotine pouches," through legislation.

In addition, the sale of chewing gum, lozenges, nasal sprays, and beverages containing nicotine is explicitly prohibited. These products must undergo rigorous testing and registration by the pharmaceutical management to confirm their effectiveness and safety.