E-liquid Regulations: Current And Future Laws & Bans In The World

Since the vape industry is changing dynamically, manufacturers have to always be one step ahead when it comes to trends, but also regulatory aspects that vary widely across the world. Each country has adopted its own laws concerning tobacco and vape products. Chemnovatic specialists have gathered it in a convenient summary of key information. Below you will find the most important information concerning e-liquid regulations, vape flavour bans, restrictions, and trends for the vape industry in selected countries.

Current restrictions:

Australia | Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Czech Republic | Canada | China | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Germany | England (UK) | Greece | Hungary | Ireland | Italy | Indonesia | Kazakhstan | Latvia | Lithuania | Mexico | Netherlands | New Zeland | Northern Ireland | Philippines | Poland | Portugal | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden | Taiwan | United Arab Emirates | Ukraine | United States | Venezuela

Upcoming restrictions:

The European Union | Australia | Belgium | Czech Republic | Finland | France | Latvia | Netherlands

E-Liquid Regulations In Australia

• Nicotine-free vaping products are legal
• Nicotine-containing vape products are illegal. Possession of such may result a fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years
• Since 1 October 2021, to legally posses nicotine in Australia, one needs a medical prescription. It is allowed only for therapeutic (nicotine replacement therapy) purposes
• Sales of nicotine containing products by retailers, even with prescription, is forbidden. They may be sold only in stationary or online pharmacies
• Therapeutic nicotine products must be approved by the TGA – Therapeutic Goods Administration
• Importing or purchasing nicotine-containing vaping products from foreign websites, without a valid prescription, is illegal. A seller should place a copy of such prescription inside the parcel, so it can pass the border control
• South Australia bans nicotine pouches, making them prohibited products with fines up to $1.5 million for illegal sales, as part of the Malinauskas Government’s broader crackdown on illicit tobacco and vaping to protect public health.
• Learn more about the consequences of regulations on e-liquid industry in Australia
• To see upcoming restrictions in Australia check down below
  
• Check out the official documentation for regulations of vaping products in Australia here

Vaping Regulations in Austria

• Nicotine-free liquids: have to be notified, same as the nicotine-containing ones
• Prohibited e-liquid flavours: none, but the product name can not contain a food name, i.e. watermelon
• Notification fees: none
• Excise tax / export tax: none
• Annual fee: paid till 30 June, 0,4 cent per 10 ml
• Label language: German
• Serial number on the packaging: obligatory
• List of ingredients on the packaging: obligatory (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off label: allowed
• CBD products: nicotine e-liquids cannot contain CBD; nicotine-free liquids with CBD are allowed, but have to be registered
• Nicotine pouches: currently unregulated
• The Tobacco and Non-Smokers Protection Act (TNRSG) provides for a ban on certain substances in e-liquids in Austria. A list of prohibited substances has been drawn up to clarify the legal requirements and appeared at the end of June 2023. To see the whole list click here.

Vaping Regulations in Bangladesh

• Bangladesh bans all vape imports starting January 7, 2025, effectively prohibiting vaping due to no domestic production, with the goal of protecting public health, particularly future generations, despite opposition from trade groups, aligning with broader anti-tobacco efforts.

E-Liquid Regulations In Belgium

• Flavours banned: none
• Notification and modification fees: currently: 165 EUR for notification and modification each, 125 EUR for an annual report;
• Tax: none
• Label language: French, German, Dutch
• Serial number on the packaging: obligatory
• List of ingredients on the packaging: obligatory for allergens, ingredients above 0,1% (given CLP and trade secret); obligatory information if an aroma is natural
• Peel-off label: allowed, if in 3 languages
• CBD: not allowed in nicotine-containing e-liquids; tolerated in nicotine-free e-liquids; since 11.07.2023 also banned in nicotine-free e-liquids
• Since January 1, 2024, excise taxes on both nicotine and non-nicotine e-liquids have been implemented in Belgium.
• Belgium bans disposable e-cigarettes from January 2025, citing health and environmental concerns, making it the first in Europe to do so, while also restricting smoking in public spaces; reusable vapes remain allowed for smoking cessation.
• To see upcoming restrictions in Belgium check down below.
• To read more about vaping regulation changes in Belgium check our article here.

Vape Regulations in Bulgaria

• Nicotine-free liquids: do not have to be notified
• Prohibited e-liquid flavours: none, but the product name can not contain a names or pictures of foods
• Notification fees: none
• Excise tax / export tax: 0,18 BGN/ml since 1 March 2023; 0,25 BGN/ml since 1 January 2024; 0,35 BGN/ml since 1 January 2025
• Label language: Bulgarian
• Serial number on the packaging: obligatory
• List of ingredients on the packaging: obligatory (given CLP and trade secret)
• CBD products: unregulated with TPD
• Nicotine pouches: unregulated with TPD

E-Liquid Regulations In The Czech Republic

• Nicotine-free liquids: are TPD-subject (premix and longfills included)
• Prohibited e-liquid flavours: none
• Products classified as highly toxic in category 1 and 2, such as 20mg/ml nicotine salt nicshots can’t be sold to customers
• Notification fees: none
• Label language: Czech
• Serial number on the packaging: obligatory
• List of ingredients on the packaging: obligatory for allergens, ingredients above 0,1% (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off label: allowed
• CBD products: forbidden
• Nicotine pouches: currently unregulated
• Read more about the nicotine pouches market in the Czech Republic
• To see upcoming restrictions in the Czech Republic check down below.

E-Liquid Regulations In Canada

• In June 2021 the Federal Government proposed to prohibit flavors other than tobacco, menthol, and mint, it came to life in late 2022
• 4 provinces already banned flavours other than tobacco: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island
• A similar law will come to life in Nunavut, but the date is not set yet
• Sales of flavoured e-liquids is restricted to special, age-restricted vape shops in 3 provinces: British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan
• Quebec: Health Ministry bans flavoured vaping products from October 31 2023. This prohibition extends to selling vaping products and introduces new regulations, including limiting nicotine concentration and enforcing detailed labeling requirements.
  
• Canada wants to implement stringent regulations on vape flavors. These regulations would restrict manufacturers to using a short list of approved ingredients in e-liquids, allowing only tobacco, mint, and menthol flavors. Despite several provinces already banning flavored vapes, Health Canada’s proposed rule would eliminate popular flavors nationwide.
• Check report about vaping in Canada [Survey Report]
• Check out the official documentation for regulations of vaping products in Canada here

Vaping In China

• The tobacco sector’s authority is State Tobacco Monopoly Administration
• Retailers must sell their products through a national, unified platform for e-cigarettes
• E-cigarette manufacturers can carry out sales of their products only through authorized channels
• Since October 1, 2022, sales of flavoured, other than tobacco, e-liquids is prohibited
• From November 2022, there are new taxes: 36% – production or import of e-cigarettes; 11% – wholesale distribution of e-cigarettes
• Hong Kong will ban public e-cigarette use by mid-2026 (possible private ban later), outlaw non-menthol cigarettes and flavored shisha within 2 years, tighten penalties on illicit tobacco, expand smoking bans near sensitive areas, and aim to cut smoking to 7.8% by 2025; sales/imports of e-cigarettes have been banned since 2022.
• Check out the official documentation for regulations of vaping products in Hong Kong, China here and Macao, China here

E-Liquid Regulations In Denmark

• Flavours: banned in both nicotine e-liquids and non-nicotine e-liquids
• Only tobacco and menthol flavours are allowed
• The transition period for products already on the market ended on 1st April 2022
• Notification fees: 15 000 DKK (1250 DKK per month) per product and is due for payment every year
• Tax: 2,00 DKK per milliliter
• Label language: Danish
• Serial number on the packaging: obligatory
• List of ingredients on the packaging: full list is obligatory (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off label: allowed
• Learn more about current e-liquid law in Denmark
• Starting July 1, 2024, the Danish Parliament’s new legislation aims to reduce youth consumption of tobacco, nicotine, and alcohol through age verification by young control buyers and bans on illegal e-cigarette products.

E-Liquid Law In Estonia

• Flavours: banned in both nicotine e-liquids and non-nicotine e-liquids
• Only tobacco and menthol flavours are allowed
• Find out more in the Tobacco Act
• Notification fees: none
• Tax: 0,2 Euro / ml for both nicotine and non-nicotine e-liquids
• Label language: Estonian
• Serial number on the packaging: required
• List of ingredients on the packaging: specific chemicals above and below 0,1% concentration, that affect the classification of the final mixture, must be notified (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off label: allowed with all the necessary information, must be irremovable
• CBD products: non-nicotine liquids need to be registered
• Nicotine pouches: falls under TPD legislation, but does not need to be notified
• Non-nicotine flavourings for shisha: need to be notified
• From January 1, 2025, Estonia will introduce TPD registration fees of 240 euros for each substance included in the liquid, and an additional 965 euros for the emission study assessment. The annual reporting deadline is set for March 31.

E-Liquid Industry In Finland

• Flavours: banned in both nicotine e-liquids and non-nicotine e-liquids
• Only tobacco flavour is allowed
• Learn more here
• Notification fees: 150 EUR per product, annual fee – 75 EUR
• CBD products: falls under the drug laws
• Nicotine pouches: treated as pharmaceutical products
• Smoking and vaping are prohibited in public spaces like beaches or playgrounds, more details here
• Logo or image-containing packaging were allowed till the end of April 2023, after that a unified design is obligatory
• To see upcoming restrictions in Finland check down below.

E-Liquid Regulations In France

• Prohibited e-liquid flavours: none
• Notification fees were canceled on 1 January, 2020. They were 295 EUR, per product registration, annual fee 120 EUR for one product.
• Tax: none
• Label language: French
• Serial number on the packaging: required
• List of ingredients on the packaging: full list is required (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off label: allowed
• CBD products: allowed, but not advertised as products with therapeutic features
• France bans pre-filled disposable e-cigarettes (“puffs”) in February 2025, following Senate approval, making it the second EU country after Belgium to do so; the ban targets environmental concerns and youth use, aligning with the EU’s goal of a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
• To see upcoming restrictions in France check down below.

E-Liquid Law In Germany

• Nicotine and non-nicotine products: are TPD-subject
• Prohibited e-liquid flavours: none, but there is a list of substances that e-liquids cannot contain
• Notification fees: none
• Excise duty: from 1 January 2025 – 0.26 euro/ml, from 1 January 2026 – 0.32 euro/ml
• Read more about e-liquid regulations in Germany
• Label language: German
• Serial number on the packaging: required
• List of ingredients on the packaging: don’t have to be notified if below 0,1% (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off label: allowed if all the necessary information is present
• CBD products: allowed, but not advertised as products with therapeutic features; TPD-subject
• Nicotine pouches: considered as a food product, thus not TPD-subject
• Heated tobacco products: a new way of producing heated tobacco products was introduced in which they are considered natural tobacco products; additionally they’re included in the prohibition of the use of characterizing flavors; amended on July 7th 2023 by the German Tobacco Act, coming to life from October 23rd 2023

E-Liquid Regulations In Hungary

• Tobacco, menthol, and fruit flavors are allowed – this only applies to nicotine products
• Learn more here
• Notification fees: 475 000 FT per product, annual fee – 475 000 FT; modification fee – 306 000 FT
• Tax: 20 FT / ml
• Label language: Hungarian
• Serial number on the packaging: required
• Hungary proposed new regulations on nicotine pouches and vaping. The new decree defines conditions for placing electronic cigarettes and refill containers on the market, imposes health warnings on nicotine-containing products, outlines rules for nicotine-free products, and establishes guidelines for nicotine-containing smoking substitutes. The decree’s implementation is subject to review and approval by relevant authorities.
• The project could go into effect on 23.10.2023 and would regulate nicotine pouches – they would be subject to registration. There would be a change in the limitation of nicotine concentration to 17 mg/ml. A permit would be issued within 60 days. In addition, the draft proposes other changes for e-liquids, including a new warning slogan on packaging for both liquids with and without nicotine. Moreover, a restriction on flavors in liquids without nicotine is proposed.
• In Hungary, a ban has been implemented on the use of flavors in both nicotine and nicotine-free liquids.
• Nicotine-free liquids are now required to be registered under TPD regulations. The sale of kits containing devices along with liquids or cartridges is also prohibited.
  

Vaping Law In Ireland

• Prohibited e-liquid flavours: none
• Nicotine-free e-liquids: don’t have to be notified
• Notification fees: none
• Tax: none
• Label language: English, additionally nicotine slogan also in Irish
• Serial number on the packaging: required on a single package
• List of ingredients on the packaging: doesn’t have to be notified if below 0,1%, unless CLP states otherwise (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off: allowed
• CBD products: CBD is forbidden in nicotine-containing e-liquids
• Shisha products: are TPD-subject
• Rejects a proposed vape tax, echoing research suggesting such taxes may raise smoking rates.
• Embraces harm reduction, strict licensing, and educational campaigns in its Public Health Bill.
• The Irish government has approved draft legislation to ban disposable vapes. The proposed laws, led by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, will prohibit the sale, manufacture, and import of single-use vapes. Additionally, the law aims to restrict flavor options, packaging designs, and point-of-sale advertising.
• Ireland introduces retailer licensing for vaping & tobacco from Feb 2, 2025, with annual fees of €800 for vaping and €1,000 for tobacco (tobacco-free nicotine pouches excluded), overseen by the Health Service Executive, requiring yearly renewals and penalties for violations, replacing the previous €50 one-time tobacco fee and no vaping license requirement, as part of the Public Health Act 2023 to curb underage and illicit sales.

E-Liquid Industry Regulations In Italy

• Prohibited e-liquid flavours: none
• Nicotine-free e-liquids: have to be notified
• Notification fees: since 30 May, 2022 – from €108,03 to €327,85
• Tax: 0,175 euro / ml for nicotine-containg e-liquids and 0,13 euro / ml for nicotine-free e-liquids
• Label language: Italian
• Serial number on the packaging: not required, can be on the label
• List of ingredients on the packaging: everything above 0,1% and every chemical raw material (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off label: allowed
• CBD products: CBD is forbidden
• Nicotine pouches: not regulated
• Tobacco products for shisha: regulated the same way as tobacco products for smoke
• Bans online sale of e-liquids containing nicotine. Customers still can buy the product in physical stores and tobacco shops.

E-Liquid Industry Regulations In Indonesia

• Effective January 1, 2024, a 10% tax on e-cigarettes is enforced as per Minister of Finance Regulation No. 143/PMK/2023
• Regulation No. 191/2022, also effective on the same date, increases tobacco excise rates by 10%, impacting retail prices

E-Liquid Law In Kazakhstan

• Kazakhstan lawmakers voted to ban the sale, import and export, and production of e-cigarettes and liquids. The legislation follows previous ban of the use of e-cigarettes in public spaces.
• As of April 2024 Kazakhstan has officially banned the sale and distribution of vaping products, following President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent signing of legislation. The law, set to take effect 60 days after publication, prohibits the sale, distribution, and advertising of nonsmoking tobacco products, vapes, flavors, and liquids.
• Check out the official documentation for regulations of vaping products in Kazakhstan here
  

Vaping Regulations In Latvia

• Notification and modification fees: 125,5 EUR for registration and an annual fee 78,49 EUR
• Tax: 0,01 euro / ml of an e-liquid; 0,005 euro / mg of nicotine; taxes sum up
• Label language: Latvian
• Serial number on the packaging: obligatory on a singular packaging
• List of ingredients on the packaging: only the names of aromas / flavourings are necessary
• Peel-off label: allowed
• CBD: not restricted
• From August 1, 2024, Latvia has introduced a ban on the sale of vape products (both nicotine and non-nicotine) using accessories that facilitate the inhalation of nicotine, such as menthol, geraniol, WS-23 and other hazards.Original products before this complaint, which may be availableuntil the end of 2024.
• Add a new brand to the registration, you must notify the local sanitary inspection in writing, confirm the composition and technical information, fill out the appropriate form and pay the fee.
• Latvia enforces stricter tobacco regulations from Jan 1, 2025, raising the minimum purchase age to 20, banning flavored vapes (except tobacco), capping nicotine pouches at 4 mg/g, prohibiting toy-like vape designs, and imposing higher fines (€280-7,100) to curb nicotine addiction.
• To see upcoming restrictions in Latvia check down below.

E-Liquid Regulations In Lithuania

• Only tobacco flavours are allowed
• The ban is active since 1 July, 2022
• Since 1 May, 2022, e-liquids are TPD-subject and have to be registered
• Notification fees: none
• Tax: 0,15 euro / ml for both nicotine-containing and nicotine-free e-liquids; 0,19 euro / ml since 01.01.2023; 0,25 euro / ml since 01.01.2024
• Label language: Lithuanian
• Serial number on the packaging: required
• List of ingredients on the packaging: all ingredients (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off: allowed
• CBD: forbidden in nicotine-containing e-liquids
• Lithuania recently passed legislation to ban the import of vape liquids containing added sweeteners or sugar, effective from November 2024. The amendment, passed on December 15th, 2023, prohibits flavored vape products.
• Alongside banning sweeteners, the law also prohibits stimulants, additives implying health benefits, coloring agents, hazardous fragrances, and tobacco flavors. Further regulatory efforts are anticipated, including evaluations on nicotine levels, design, labeling, and retail environment considerations to discourage adolescent adoption while supporting harm reduction for adult smokers.
• You can check the list of allowed substances here.

Vaping In Maldives

• December 15, 2024: The Maldives announces a nationwide vaping ban to combat rising nicotine addiction among youth and unregulated product access.

E-Liquid Regulations In Mexico

• Mexico has passed a decree that prohibits the circulation and marketing of electronic tobacco delivery systems, including both vapes and tobacco heaters. A previous general importation and tax law meant that vapes were already illegal to import and sell. Since importation, circulation, and sales are banned, along with vaping itself in many public places, one of the more notable takeaways is not bringing vapes when traveling to Mexico – whether traveling by plane or by car.
• January 2025: Mexico plans to ban vaping products, with a proposal to include it in the constitution.

Vaping In The Netherlands

• Read more about flavoured e-liquids banned in the Netherlands
• Notification and modification fees: 44,85 EUR each
• Label language: Dutch
• Serial number on the packaging: should be on the box
• List of ingredients on the packaging: ingredients below 0,1% can be grouped into general aromas’ names, but have to be also on the leaflet
• Peel-off label: allowed
• CBD: not allowed
• Nicotine pouches containing 0,035 mg, or more, nicotine per pouch are banned
• To see upcoming restrictions in The Netherlands check down below.

E-Liquid Industry In New Zealand

• Only tobacco, menthol, and mint flavours are allowed
• Find out more here
• Starting from the year 2023, sales of cigarettes and tobacco products to people born after 2008 is illegal
• Read more here
• Check out the official documentation for regulations of vaping products in New Zealand here

Vaping Regulations In The Philippines

• Find out more in the Republic Act No. 11467
• Only tobacco and menthol flavours are allowed
• Minimum age to purchase: 21 years old
• The Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is tightening regulations on vaping. Importers of vaping materials now need special clearances, part of an effort to bring order to the sector due to its rapid growth. The move aims to regulate components like propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavorings, and nicotine, while also addressing excise tax shortfalls linked to illicit tobacco.
• Finance Secretary Ralph Recto’s proposal to ban disposable e-cigarettes in the Philippines is gaining traction, however, the Department of Trade and Industry, responsible for enforcing vape laws, has yet to take a stance
• Check out the official documentation for regulations of vaping products in Philippines here
  

E-Liquid Regulations In Poland

• Prohibited e-liquid flavours: none
• Notification fees: till 2023 – from 1 766,64 PLN to 5 888,80 PLN;
  since 2023 – 1 995,82 PLN for micro and small enterprises; 3 326,37 PLN for medium enterprises; 6 652,73 PLN for other enterprises
• Tax: excise 0,55 PLN / ml
• Label language: Polish
• Serial number on the packaging: required, and required on the label
• List of ingredients on the packaging: aromas can be divided into natural and sythethic
• Peel-off: allowed
• CBD products: allowed for marketing
• Nicotine pouches: treated as a food product
• Non-nicotine flavorings for shisha: are not TPD-subject and do not need registration
• Learn more about TPD in Poland
• From January 22, 2024, electronic cigarettes and refill containers reported in Poland are subject to fees based on the average monthly salary in the business sector without profit-sharing bonuses. The applicable fees are as follows: for medium-sized enterprises, it is 50% of the starting amount, equal to 3721.64 PLN for each reported ID number; for small and micro-enterprises, it is 30% of the starting amount, equal to 2232.98 PLN for each reported ID number; for other enterprises, it is the full starting amount, equal to 7443.28 PLN for each reported ID number.
• Additionally, the fee for innovative tobacco products reported from January 22, 2024, is 223,298.40 PLN.
• The Ministry of Health is starting work on legal changes aimed at banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes. The planned ban on the sale of disposable e-cigarettes could be introduced in the coming months – emphasizes Deputy Minister of Health Wojciech Konieczny.
• The government plans to introduce a law prohibiting the sale of all e-cigarettes, including nicotine-free ones, to individuals under 18 years of age. The new regulations also aim to ban their sale in vending machines and online, as well as prohibit advertising and promotion. The bill is expected to be submitted to the Sejm in the third quarter of 2024.
• The government plans to introduce a comprehensive new law targeting the regulation of e-cigarettes, including nicotine-free variants. The bill, expected to be submitted to Parliament in the third quarter of 2024, proposes key changes such as redefining the scope of smoking e-cigarettes, refill containers, and electronic cigarettes to include nicotine-free liquids. It also introduces restrictions on the capacity of bottles with nicotine-free liquids to 10 ml and e-cigarettes with such liquids to 2 ml, while imposing the same composition restrictions on nicotine-free liquids as those on nicotine liquids.
• Additionally, the regulations will require a warning label stating “Harmful to health” on nicotine-free liquids and mandate their notification process, akin to that for nicotine liquids, with a 6-month waiting period before they can be sold. The sale of these products will be restricted to individuals over 18 years old, and their use in public places will be regulated similarly to nicotine products. This includes requirements for annual reporting, distance selling, and advertising. The law will take effect three months after its announcement, with a 6-month period for registering existing products on the market.

• From March until the end of 2025, the excise duty on e-liquid will be PLN 0.96 per milliliter, and from 2026, it will increase to PLN 1.44/ml. Products with tax bands marked with the year 2024 can be sold until April 30, 2025; after this date, they must be marked with a legalization band (PLN 5.00/unit). Unused tax bands must be returned by the end of April 2025, and bands issued from 2025 will have a one-year validity period.

Vaping Regulations In Portugal

• Prohibited e-liquid flavours: none
• Notification fees: 1000 EUR if 10 or more products; 500 EUR if up to 9 products
• Tax: 0,323 euro / ml
• Label language: Portuguese
• List of ingredients on the packaging: all ingredients (given CLP and trade secret)
• Peel-off: allowed
• CBD products: CBD is forbidden in e-liquids
• Nicotine pouches: will be regulated in the future
• Read more about regulations and the Portuguese vape market

E-Liquid Law In Saudi Arabia

• Only some flavours are banned: cocoa, vanilla, coffee, tea, spices, candy, chewing gum, cola, and alcohol
• Check out the official documentation for regulations of vaping products in Saudi Arabia here

E-Liquid Regulations In South Africa

• The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill seeks to reduce tobacco use and nicotine dependence. Its key provisions encompass smoke-free areas, banning cigarette vending machines, introducing plain packaging with health warnings, prohibiting display at point-of-sale, and regulating and controlling nicotine and non-nicotine e-cigarettes.

Vaping Law In Slovakia

• The Slovak Parliament has passed an amendment to the income tax law, introducing new taxes on products like e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco (THP), effective from January 2025.
• Importers and distributors must apply for a new sales permit between November 1 and December 31, 2024, to be allowed to sell from February 1, 2025. Products imported before February 1, 2025, can be sold under current conditions until June 30, 2025, but must be destroyed if unsold after this date.
• From February 1, 2025, products like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches will require new tax stamps, available for order starting December 1, 2024, from the National Mint.
• The excise tax rates from February 2025 to January 2027 are as follows:
• Refill containers for e-cigarettes (including disposables): €0.20/ml excise tax (based on the volume of liquid, not nicotine content).
• Nicotine pouches: €0.10/g excise tax (based on filling weight, not nicotine content)
• Heated tobacco products (THP) and other nicotine products: €0.10/g excise tax
• From February 2027, the excise rates will increase:
• Refill containers for e-cigarettes: €0.30/ml excise tax
• Nicotine pouches and other nicotine products: €0.20/g excise tax
• THP: €0.20/g excise tax
• Additionally, starting February 2026, the excise tax for cigarettes will increase to €102.50 per 1,000 pieces plus 25% of the price, with a minimum rate of €166.20 per 1,000 pieces.
  
• Effective July 1, 2025, Slovakia will implement new laws on tobacco and non-smoker protection, including a ban on flavored tobacco products (except menthol, mint, and tobacco), a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, stricter labeling requirements with detailed ingredient indications, a ban on items attractive to minors, fines up to €50,000 for violations, and a ban on smokeless products for those under 18 in public places.

Vaping Regulations In Slovenia

• Slovenia has adopted a ban on flavors other than tobacco (in both nicotine and non-nicotine liquids). Products with other flavors may be marketed until April 24, 2025.

Vaping Law In Spain

E-Liquid Industry Regulations in Sweden

E-Liquid Industry Regulations in Taiwan

E-Liquid Law in United Arab Emirates

Vaping Regulations In Ukraine

• Only tobacco flavour is allowed
• Check the article about it here

E-Liquid Regulations In United States

• Ban on flavoured e-liquids in states: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, California, Hawaii, Los Angeles and District of Columbia
  
• Other states considering flavours ban: among others Texas and New Hampshire
• In Utah flavours, other than tobacco, can be sold in special, age-restricted stores
• A proposed federal bill, the Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023, seeks to introduce the first federal tax on vaping products, significantly impacting the vaping industry. If passed, this legislation would impose a tax of $100.66 per 1,810 milligrams (5.5 cents per milligram of nicotine) of nicotine on all tobacco-free nicotine products, making vaping more expensive than smoking cigarettes.
• Starting January 1, 2024, a new Texas law bans the sale of vaping products in packaging displaying cartoons, celebrities, or symbols targeting young audiences.
  
• In the U.S., California and Michigan are intensifying vape regulations.
• California has enacted laws effective in 2025 that expand its flavored vape ban, prohibit online sales of flavored products, and establish an “unflavored tobacco list” for allowable products.
• Michigan is advancing bills to ban flavored vapes, impose a 57% vape tax, and potentially end online sales.

E-Liquid Regulations In Uzbekistan

• Uzbekistan bans e-cigarettes and related products, prohibiting production, storage, transport, import, and export, with violations punishable by fines ($1,000) or up to five years in prison to strengthen tobacco regulations and protect public health.

Vaping Law In Venezuela

• Venezuela has issued a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, including personal use, citing health concerns. The recently published health ministry resolution covers all aspects, from production to consumption, encompassing both nicotine and non-nicotine variants.

Upcoming restrictions

The European Union

• Tobacco Excise Directive (TED): proposal given in the first quarter of 2023.
• Batteries regulations to come, at the earliest, in 2025: no glue use allowed in fixing batteries; the batteries to be removable and replaceable
• The European Commission has proposed revising the EU CLP (Classification, Labeling and Packaging) regulation. There are planned new mandatory formatting rules for labels and exempting small labels (less than 10 ml) from labeling under certain conditions. Additionally, there are new hazard classes to be added.
• Read more
• A new project about enforcement of chemicals regulation in products sold online; online inspections of the sale of chemicals and checking their compliance with REACH; Inspections under this REACH-EN-FORCE (REF)-13 project will take place in 2025
• The European Commission and the European Chemicals Agency are initiating efforts to enhance the safety and sustainability of batteries within the European Economic Area. They intend to identify substances of concern in batteries and propose consistent EU regulations to limit harmful components affecting both health and the environment. Additionally, actions will be taken to establish recycling procedures for used batteries.
• Check out the official documentation for regulations of vaping products in European Union here and here for tax regulations in EU

Australia

Belgium

• Notification and modification fees: currently: 165 EUR for notification and modification each, 125 EUR for an annual report;
  since 11.07.2023: 200 EUR for notification, 100 EUR for modification, additional 50 EUR annual fee for each product. Additionally, nicotine-free products must be notified before being placed on the market.
• Label: since 11.07.2023 the information about flavour must be described in 1 word
• CBD: not allowed in nicotine-containing e-liquids; since 11.07.2023 also banned in nicotine-free e-liquids
• Nicotine and CBD pouches: The Royal Decree of March 14, 2023, prohibits the marketing of nicotine pouches and CBD pouches.
  This Royal Decree goes into effect on July 1, 2023, except for retailers, for whom it goes into effect on October 1, 2023.
• Cross-border sales: banned since 11.07.2023
• Since 11.07.2023 the vaping device can not contain any added values (i.e. LED lights), the only function allowed is producing steam for inhalation. Moreover, refills are NOT limited to 10 ml max.
• Products that do not apply to new regulations can no longer be delivered to stores since 11.07.2023, however, they can be sold until 11.01.2024 if they were purchased before 11th July.
• New regulations for e-liquids in Belgium has been proposed: from January 1, 2024, a tax rate of €0.15 per ml and a requirement for excise tax marks on each bottle.
• Manufacturers need a storage permit from customs authorities and must add a “tax mark” on products.
• All existing e-liquids must comply by March 31, 2024, and from April 1, 2024, all e-liquids on the Belgian market must bear the tax mark.
• Belgium will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes from January 1, 2025, making it the first EU country to do so, with approval from the European Commission (however, non-disposable e-cigarettes will still be permitted for smoking cessation purposes).
• Smoking will be prohibited in all places, especially those frequented by children and young people, and near healthcare institutions, educational institutions, and libraries within 10m of entrances.
• The ban will extend to professional passenger transportation (cabs, buses) from spring 2024.

The Czech Republic

• Nicotine-free e-liquid: have to be notified. Those present on the market have till the end of October 2023, and the new ones have to be notified right away
• From January 1, 2024 the excise duty on e-liquids is to come into force. The offer is 10 kč/ml for both nicotine and non-nicotine liquids. However, this has not yet been officially approved by parliament.
• Thus, the more lenient plan has been proposed for a gradual excise tax increase over four years time for e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. Under the plans, these taxes would increase gradually, unlike the original proposal for a one-time increase. For cigarettes, increases of 2.5 + 5.0 + 7.5 + 10 CZK/1 ml cartridge are assumed. For nicotine pouches, on the other hand, the target tax is reduced to 0.4 + 0.8 + 1.2 + 1.7 CZK/g. The transition period, which will allow products to be sold off in accordance with current regulations, is likely to last until the end of September 2024. The final parliamentary approval remains pending.
  

Finland

• Nicotine-free e-liquid: have to be notified. Those present on the market have till the end of October 2023, and the new ones have to be notified right away
• Nicotine pouches are reclassified from medical devices to tobacco surrogates under TPD regulations.
• The government plans to regulate nicotine pouches more strictly, limiting the nicotine content to 20 milligrams per gram of product.
• Prohibition of flavors that might appeal to young users is planned.
• Retail sales will require licensing, remote sales will be banned, and health warnings will be mandatory on packaging.
• The objective is to replace illegally obtained snus with legally sold nicotine pouches.
• The proposal aims to deter young people from using nicotine pouches.
• Finland considers stricter nicotine pouch regulations, including banning all flavors except mint and menthol, capping nicotine at 16.6 mg/g, and prohibiting sales to minors; enforcement, initially set for March 20, 2025, is delayed, with debates ongoing.

France

• Plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes until the end of 2023 as part of a new anti-smoking plan the Health Ministry is working on.
• In December 2023 the National Assembly in France unanimously approved a bill to ban single-use disposable electronic cigarettes. In September 2024 the European Commission has approved France’s proposal to ban disposable vapes, following concerns over youth uptake and environmental impacts. Lawmakers are now finalizing the ban, which could soon come into effect – close to January 2025.

• Non-nicotine liquids will soon have to be registered
• Flavours banned: Starting August 1, 2024, Latvia prohibits the sale of e-cigarette products with additives facilitating nicotine intake, including menthol and its analogues, as per amended Tobacco Law. Manufacturers and importers must cease selling such products by this date, but those on the Health Inspectorate’s list can be sold until then.
• From January 1, 2025, the law further restricts the market by prohibiting e-liquids with flavorings, except for those mimicking tobacco taste or smell. Additionally the composition of tobacco flavouring is to be limited to 16 permitted substances (similar to the Netherlands)
• Nicotine pouches: tobacco-free nicotine pouches to be regulated in the future
• Legal Age allowed to buy and sell tobacco and vape products is to be changed from 18 to 20 years old (from January 1st 2025)
• Plans to implement a yearly excise tax increase averaging 21 percent for e-liquids until 2026.
• Heated-tobacco products and combustible cigarettes will see respective annual rises of 5 percent and 5.6 percent.
• The tax on other “tobacco substitute” products, including nicotine pouches, is expected to increase by 10 percent.
• Proposed excise duty rates for e-liquids: 0.24 euros per milliliter from March 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and 0.29 euros per milliliter from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
• The Tobacco Law amendments in Latvia, adopted on January 11, 2024, and effective from August 1, 2024, prohibit the sale of nicotine products containing inhalation or intake facilitators, including menthol, analogues, and geraniol.
• Starting January 1, 2025, the law further restricts the sale of e-liquids with flavorings, except those mimicking tobacco taste.
• Nicotine pouches must adhere to stringent criteria effective January 1, 2025, including packaging specifications, nicotine concentration limits, and absence of certain additives and stimulants.
• Starting August 1, 2024, Latvia will ban the sale of vape products (both nicotine and non-nicotine) containing additives that facilitate the inhalation of nicotine, such as menthol, geraniol, WS-23, and other substances. Products manufactured before this date can be sold until the end of 2024.
• When adding a new brand to an existing registration, it is necessary to notify the local sanitary inspection in writing, confirm the composition and technical information, complete the appropriate form, and pay the fee.
• From January 1, 2025, only tobacco-flavored products containing only 16 selected substances will be allowed.
  

The Netherlands

• Flavours, except tobacco, are bnned since 1 October 2023. In reality, the transitional period will last until the end of December 2023 thus the sale of flavored drinks is still allowed.
• From January 1, 2024, only the sale of a tobacco-flavored liquid, which contains only 16 permitted substances, will be allowed.
• Plans to ban nicotine pouches completely. In areas where smoking is illegal, the Netherlands intends to outlaw nicotine pouches and other tobacco-free nicotine products. It also aims to ban tobacco-free nicotine product advertising.
• Netherlands proposes raising the minimum age for purchasing nicotine products from 18 to 21, alongside higher fines for illegal vape sales, limited vape sales locations, and plain packaging requirements, as part of a strategy for a smoke-free generation by 2040, with €3 million allocated for public education and stronger law enforcement.

Tracking the regulatory changes

Restrictions and bans on nicotine products are visible worldwide. That is why it is crucial to follow the upcoming changes to adapt to them on time and act according to new regulations.

At Chemnovatic we keep track of all legislative changes in the e-cigarette industry around the world and as one of the first companies related to the industry introduce the necessary changes. Therefore feel free to reach out to us if you need any consultations or advice – just contact us at sales@chemnovatic.com.

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