New Italy Vape Rules 2025: Tightening Sales to Under 18s

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Italy is bolstering its regulations on electronic cigarette sales, with a strong emphasis on preventing access for individuals under the age of 18. New legislative measures effective from 2025 aim to close existing loopholes and strengthen enforcement against underage vaping, a response to growing public health concerns and instances of non-compliance with the established legal purchase age of 18.

Key changes implemented in January 2025 specifically target how e-cigarettes, particularly nicotine-containing liquids and disposable vapes, are sold and promoted. Online sales of these products to those under 18 now face significant new barriers and demand stricter age verification processes. Advertising regulations have also been tightened, restricting promotions that might appeal to youth, such as those visible during afternoon hours or billboard advertisements near schools and gyms. The government’s clear priority is to make it more difficult for minors to obtain these products.

Despite these stricter measures for nicotine products, a regulatory gray area persists concerning nicotine-free e-cigarettes. A uniform ban on their sale to under-18s across all retail channels is not yet fully established. This creates a potential loophole, as the base ingredients for nicotine-free e-liquids (propylene glycol, glycerin, and flavorings) often remain easily accessible without age restriction in general stores. This contradiction highlights an area for potential future legislative attention.

Italian authorities acknowledge that these new rules are part of a broader strategy. They emphasize that protecting minors from early nicotine initiation is a collective responsibility, requiring ongoing public awareness campaigns and collaboration between families, schools, and retailers, alongside robust legal frameworks in the face of a rapidly evolving e-cigarette market.

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