Latvia to Raise Vape/Tobacco Age to 20, Ban Flavors

Latvia Vape Law

Starting in 2025, Latvia will prohibit the sale of tobacco products and their substitutes, including vapes, to anyone under the age of 20. This new law raises the current minimum purchase age from 18. Young people under 20 caught smoking, purchasing, or possessing these products will face a fine of up to €15.

The legislation also introduces significant penalties for sellers. Individuals caught selling to underage persons can be fined from €280 to €700, while legal entities face much steeper fines ranging from €700 to €7,100.

In addition to raising the age limit, the new rules include a comprehensive ban on flavored e-liquids. From January 1, 2025, only e-liquids with a tobacco taste and aroma will be permitted for sale in stores. This move is part of broader European efforts to combat smoking, which is a leading cause of premature death in the EU, claiming 700,000 lives annually. Other countries are also implementing stricter measures, such as the Netherlands planning to ban filtered cigarettes and Belgium removing tobacco products from supermarkets starting in 2025.

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