Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes Evades Ban in the Netherlands

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Apr.23.2024

Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes Evades Ban in the Netherlands

Despite the ban in the Netherlands on flavored e-cigarettes like "mango" and "peach," these products are still widely available.

According to Nltimes on April 22, despite the Netherlands banning the sale of various flavored e-cigarettes such as "mango," "peach," "cotton candy," and "cola" since January, these products are still widely available for sale in souvenir shops, stores, and even online.

The media reporter discovered five shops selling this type of e-cigarette and souvenirs in the city center of Amsterdam. These shops often only accept cash payments to sell these illegal products. One shop mentioned that these products are often in high demand. Meanwhile, a large number of online stores selling flavored e-cigarettes can also be found.

Starting from January 1, 2024, the Netherlands will only allow the sale of e-cigarettes and e-liquids with tobacco flavors. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) will monitor the compliance of such products, and violators will face fines of up to 22,500 euros.

Chairman of the Independent E-Cigarette Retailers Trade Association, Emil 't Hart, stated that the majority of compliant tobacco and specialty shops are following the regulations. "However, e-cigarettes can still be purchased in some souvenir shops, and some private sellers may offer these products from their homes, simply by sending a message to arrange pick-up.

According to him, this ban has actually led to an increase in illegal transactions.

Teenagers are buying everything online. Additionally, there are many foreign websites targeting the Dutch market.

References:

[1] Candy & fruit flavored vapes still widely available despite ban

Also Read:

[1] China's E-cigarette Exports to the Netherlands in December 2023

[2] 2024 February Chinese E-cigarette Export Data to the Netherlands

[3] Supermarkets in the Netherlands Open Tobacco Stores to Avoid Ban

[4] Dutch Government Bans Flavored E-cigarettes from January, 2024

[5] Dutch Retail Chain Albert Heijn Stops Selling Tobacco Products in Stores

[6] Dutch E-cigarette Consumers Stock Up on Flavored Products

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