Ukraine Bans Heated Tobacco Products in Public Spaces

Aug.10.2022
Ukraine Bans Heated Tobacco Products in Public Spaces
Ukraine updates tobacco regulations to include heated tobacco products, banning smoking in public places and prohibiting smoking rooms in workplaces.

In accordance with the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the Ukrainian government has updated the definition of "tobacco products" to include heated tobacco products (HTP), subjecting them to the same restrictions as combustible cigarettes. As a result, smoking HTP in public places is now illegal. Furthermore, the new regulations prohibit smoking rooms in workplaces and empower local authorities to establish more smoke-free areas.


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Since 2012, smoking tobacco products, hookah and e-cigarettes have been banned in Ukrainian workplaces, though smoking areas were still permitted until recently. A new law now requires smokers and businesses to be accountable for compliance.


Earlier this year, Ukraine began requiring manufacturers of electronic cigarettes and e-liquids to print health warnings on 30% of their packaging. Starting on July 11, 2023, promoting or selling flavored electronic cigarettes, e-liquids, and heated tobacco products will also become illegal. From January 11, 2024, traditional combustible cigarettes will be required to have graphic health warnings covering 65% of each side of their packaging.


According to statistics from the World Health Organization, up to 85,000 Ukrainians die every year from smoking-related diseases. Experts estimate that smoking causes economic losses equivalent to 3.2% of Ukraine's GDP annually, partly due to the cost of treating smoking-related illnesses.


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