The Belgian federal government has confirmed that supermarkets larger than 400 square meters will be permitted to sell tobacco products again starting January 1, 2027. This reversal comes after the Constitutional Court struck down a previous ban, ruling that restricting sales based on store size was discriminatory. The decision is part of a broader political compromise that simultaneously secures a ban on flavored vapes.
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The Belgian federal government has officially approved a nationwide ban on flavored vapes, effective September 1, 2028. Driven by Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke, the legislation aims to protect youths from addiction by restricting the market exclusively to tobacco-flavored and unflavored e-cigarettes.
Read moreBelgium is set to prohibit the sale of all e-cigarette flavors other than tobacco, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced on Wednesday. This decision follows updated recommendations from the Superior Health Council, which now prioritizes protecting young people from nicotine addiction over the potential benefits of flavors for adult smokers.
Read moreIn the first six months of 2025, Belgian authorities issued 1,248 fines to individuals caught smoking on or near railway platforms. The figures, released by Federal Mobility Minister Jean-Luc Crucke, show an average of 208 fines per month this year.
Read moreBelgium is set to ban smoking and vaping on the outdoor terraces of cafés and restaurants starting January 1, 2027. The decision, approved by the Council of Ministers, is part of a broader anti-tobacco strategy championed by Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke. The new rules will also eliminate designated smoking areas in airports, restaurants, and cigar or shisha bars.
Read moreBelgium is urging European Union member states to support a ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes across the entire EU. Speaking at a Health Council meeting in Luxembourg, Belgian Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Frank Vandenbroucke declared his government’s intent to combat the appeal of these products, particularly to young people.
Read moreBelgium’s ban on the online sale of tobacco products, including electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), has not deterred some sellers from continuing to offer these products through social media platforms and e-commerce marketplaces. In response, the Federal Public Service (FPS) Public Health is implementing strict enforcement measures to combat this illegal activity. The number of cases processed by the FPS Public Health regarding illegal online sales of vapor products has skyrocketed from 824 in 2023 to 6,286 in 2024. The increase in resources and expanded enforcement teams has enabled more targeted inspections and rapid interventions.
Read moreAs of April 1/2025, retailers in Belgium are no longer allowed to display tobacco products at points of sale, following an amendment to the consumer health protection law of January 24, 1977. The ban encompasses cigarettes, cigars, rolling papers, water pipe tobacco, and e-cigarettes, and prohibits the sale of these products in food stores larger than 400 square meters.
Read moreAs part of Belgium’s ongoing efforts to curb tobacco consumption, tobacconists throughout the country will be required to hide cigarettes from public view starting Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. This measure, originally slated for implementation on January 1st, was approved nearly two years ago by the Council of Ministers as part of a comprehensive anti-smoking plan.
Read moreAs of 1 April 2025, all tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes, can no longer be displayed in Belgian stores. This change is part of Belgium’s tobacco plan, a series of measures launched in 2022 that aims to create a smoke-free generation by 2040.
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