Spain

The Spanish Senate has passed a motion urging the government to enhance e-cigarette regulation, calling for restrictions on sales channels and flavors, as well as conducting scientific assessments to analyze the impact of new tobacco products.

The Spanish Ministry of Health has announced a draft of the new Royal Decree, which includes implementing plain packaging for tobacco products, restricting the use of nicotine pouches and vapes, and limiting the addition of flavorings in tobacco products.

Spain's Ministry of Health receives 853 public comments on tobacco law amendment aimed at regulating tobacco advertising, promoting smoke-free areas, and restricting e-cigarette sales.

Spain's Secretary of Public Health, Javier Padilla, announces upcoming revisions to regulations on disposable e-cigarettes and flavors.

Spanish youth have turned to hookahs and e-cigarettes, surpassing traditional tobacco use, prompting calls for stricter regulation.

Spanish citizen association "Nofumadores" suggests phasing out all tobacco vending machines within a year to prevent underage smoking.

Spanish Civil Guard seizes over 170,000 illegal e-cigarettes in Seville, valued at over €1.5 million, cracking down on unregulated sales.

Canarian Weekly reported on July 18 that the Canary Islands government will maintain and increase taxes on e-cigarettes and vapor products in the 2025 budget.