The Croatian Government has approved significant amendments to its Law on Tobacco and Related Products, introducing a comprehensive ban on all characterizing aromas in heated tobacco products and extending existing prohibitions to cover flavored vapes and nicotine pouches. The new legislation also explicitly bans the sale of all such products to individuals under the age of 18.
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Croatia is set to introduce a new excise duty on e-liquids used in electronic cigarettes (vapes) and increase existing taxes on other tobacco products, effective July 1st. The move, part of a government decree amending excise regulations, has caused significant concern among vape retailers, who warn it could lead to drastic price hikes and potentially the end of business for many.
Read moreCroatia ranks among the worst countries in the European Union for smoking prevalence, with almost 38% of adults smoking cigarettes and 44% of students having consumed e-cigarettes, according to research presented by the Croatian Institute of Public Health (HZJZ) on Croatian No-Smoking Day.
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