Ukraine bans sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes
Source: State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection
The sale of flavored cigarettes, rolling tobacco, e-cigarettes, and e-liquids, as well as cigarette packs with “improper’ labeling, is now officially banned in Ukraine. This comes a year after Ukraine’s parliament passed the law 1978-XI, on July 11, 2023 that granted a one-year grace period for the sale of remaining stock.
The ban is seen as part of a broader effort to curb nicotine addiction and protect public health in Ukraine.
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while manufacturers and distributors of e-cigarettes and tobacco products are now subject to tougher reporting requirements.
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