According to PulsBiznesu on October 9th, the European Independent E-cigarette Alliance (IEVA) and its members have expressed strong dissatisfaction to the Polish Minister of Finance over the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Tax Act (UD105 and UD139). IEVA points out that the proposal may significantly weaken the local e-cigarette industry in Poland, particularly the survival of small and medium-sized enterprises.
According to the proposal, Poland plans to impose a tobacco tax of up to 75% on e-cigarette liquid in 2025, increasing by 50% in 2026 and another 25% in 2027. In addition, e-cigarette devices will also be subject to a consumption tax of 40 złoty. E-cigarette devices and e-cigarette liquid will be required to bear a consumption tax mark valid for one year. IEVA believes that the government's actions are not aimed at protecting public health, but rather at eliminating the e-cigarette industry in order to provide more advantages to large international tobacco companies.
IEVA also stated that the process of accelerating the proposal lacks sufficient public consultation, does not take into account the realities of small and medium-sized businesses, and could potentially lead to widespread closures within the industry, resulting in negative impacts on the Polish economy.
IEVA is calling on the Polish government to reconsider this proposal to avoid unreasonable tax policies that could lead consumers to turn to more harmful traditional tobacco products or stimulate the growth of the illegal market.
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