Netherlands

16 EU countries, led by the Netherlands, urge the EU Commission to propose new tax laws on e-cigarettes.

Dutch lawmakers are urging the repeal of recent tobacco product consumption tax hikes, citing lower-than-expected tax revenues, while cancer organizations strongly oppose, emphasizing the tax's purpose of discouraging youth smoking.

Dutch court upholds e-cigarette flavor ban, dismisses lawsuit from British American Tobacco (BAT) and affiliates. The court ruled that, although the ban may impact the free movement of goods, it is appropriate and necessary for public health reasons.

Dutch doctors issue warning on "smart" e-cigarette with phone and gaming features designed to attract children, sparking concerns.

Philip Morris International (PMI) bypasses Dutch tobacco regulations with new cellulose-based cigarette alternative, Levia, as reported by Dutch newspaper.

Customs officials in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands seized 8 million illegal cigarettes hidden in a warehouse, leading to arrests and tax losses.

China's e-cigarette exports to the Netherlands in May 2024 reached $42.23 million, with a 18.3% year-on-year increase.

A historic cannabis supply chain experiment in the Netherlands allows coffee shops to legally obtain marijuana from licensed suppliers.