Spain to Regulate Novel Tobacco Products: Public Consultation

On April 14th, 2FIRSTS learned that Spain will introduce a new Royal Decree to regulate the manufacturing, display, and marketing of tobacco and related products. The decree is currently in the public consultation phase.

The content includes:

The clear categorization of emerging tobacco products and tobacco-related products; measures such as neutral packaging, traceability, and safety precautions; and the prohibition of certain additives and ingredients that may be more attractive to consumers. Reference:

The act of seeking input and feedback from members of the community regarding a specific issue or proposed action by a government or organization.

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Spain has recently announced that they will be imposing more regulations on new and emerging tobacco products. The government claims this is being done in order to protect public health and prevent young people from taking up smoking. These new regulations will apply to products such as electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and oral tobacco. The Spanish Health Minister has stated that these products will now face the same regulations that traditional tobacco products do. This will include stricter advertising rules, new packaging requirements, and health warnings on the products themselves. The government has also suggested that they may consider further measures, such as banning certain flavors or increasing taxes on these products, to further discourage their use.