Poland's Health Minister to Review EU E-Cigarette Regulations During Council Presidency

Dec.04.2024

Poland's Health Minister has announced plans to review EU regulations on tobacco products and e-cigarettes during its presidency of the EU Council. The move aims to address the growing trend of smoking among young people and ensure stronger regulatory measures to curb tobacco and vaping habits among youth.

According to Portal Spozywczy reported on December 3rd, Polish Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyna stated that during Poland's presidency of the European Council, the country will prioritize three areas in the health sector: digitalization, children's mental health, and disease prevention. Leszczyna announced that Poland will review EU laws on tobacco products and e-cigarettes.

Poland will take over the role of President of the European Council from Hungary starting on January 1, 2025. At that time, senior officials from the Polish government will chair meetings of the European Council.

The Polish Ministry of Health has conveyed the minister's viewpoint through social media platforms. She hopes that Poland's term as President of the European Council will initiate a legislative review of EU tobacco products, nicotine products, and e-cigarettes, including those without nicotine. She emphasized that these nicotine-free products have formed a serious smoking habit among young people.

One of our most important common tasks is to help the young generation in Europe break free from tobacco, nicotine, and other addictive substances. In Poland, the law bans smoking in specific public places, which also applies to e-cigarettes and new tobacco products.

On Tuesday, the European Council approved a new proposal on smoke-free environments, which includes new types of tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. (Read more: "EU Council Approves Proposal to Expand Smoke-Free Zones, Including E-Cigarettes and HTPs" )

References:

[1] Leszczyna zapowiada przegląd unijnego prawa w sprawie e-papierosów

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[1] Poland Strengthens Vape Regulations, Delays Sales Ban to Minors Until 2025

[2] Polish Health Minister Proposes Ban on Synthetic Nicotine Pouches

[3] Poland Raises Vape Tax to $0.40 Per Milliliter Under New Amendment

[4] Poland youth study shows 80% e-cigarette usage rate, flavors cited as main driver

[5] Poland moves to ban disposable and flavoured e-cigarettes amid rising use of new tobacco products

[6] Strong Discontent towards Polish Tobacco Tax Amendment by IEVA

[7] Poland to Consider Law Banning Sale of E-Cigarettes to Minors

[8] Poland's Finance Ministry proposes amendments to consumption tax law

[9] Poland Plans to Increase Tax on E-Cigarette Liquid: Implications Revealed

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