The marketplace for nicotine products: As the marketplace expands, more and more people scope for e-cigarettes and nicotine bags, which are peculiarly attractive to children and young people. WHO investigation shows that young people who scope for e-cigarettes – even without nicotine – more than twice as frequently scope for conventional cigarettes. Therefore, the government restricts their sales and eliminates online availability and slots.
Amendment to the Anti-Tobaton Act: The bill introduces a ban on the sale of e-cigarettes without nicotine and nicotine bags for people under 18. It besides prohibits their sale online and in vending machines, as well as advertising and promotion. Packaging of these products will should be labelled as harmful to health.
Restrictions in public places: E-cigarettes without nicotine will not be utilized in public places specified as schools, restaurants, stops and playgrounds. The supervision of liquid composition for e-cigarettes without nicotine and nicotine bags will besides be increased, which will should be adapted to the requirements of the law.
Nicotine bags: Nicotine bags will be considered as linked and defined as oral products that contain nicotine (without tobacco) and are cut into bags. The maximum nicotine content they contain will be limited to 20 mg/g.
Legislative phase: The bill will go to the President's signature. On 11 June, a draft amendment to the Anti-Tobacco Act was submitted to the public consultation, which implies restrictions on the sale and advertising of nicotine products.
Figures: According to WHO data, about 30% of people aged 15-24 usage tobacco products in Poland. Reducing the availability of these products can bring wellness benefits for about 1.5 million young people in Poland.
Health benefits: Reducing the availability of nicotine products can bring wellness benefits to children and adolescents, specified as reducing the hazard of tobacco addictions and diseases. With the amendment of the Anti-Tobacco Act, the government takes steps to defend public wellness and prevent addiction.
