A coalition of Italy’s leading health and cancer research organizations has successfully secured 50,000 signatures for a popular legislative proposal to raise the price of cigarettes and e-cigarettes by €5. Spearheaded by the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM), the AIRC Foundation for Cancer Research, and the Umberto Veronesi Foundation, the initiative will now head to the Italian Parliament for official debate.
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The European Conference on Tobacco or Health (ECTOH) in Milan has concluded with the signing of the Milan Declaration, a landmark manifesto demanding strict, tobacco-equivalent regulations for e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches. This unified stance directly challenges the industry’s “harm reduction” narrative amid rising youth addiction.
Read moreThe Milan City Council has temporarily halted a controversial proposal to implement a total outdoor smoking ban. The legislative push collapsed after failing to reach a quorum, driven by intense internal divisions, accusations of prohibitionism, and widespread concerns over the feasibility of enforcing stricter regulations.
Read moreThe Italian government has officially rolled out a long-term fiscal strategy to increase the cost of smoking and vaping, with the latest wave of price hikes taking effect on May 6. Driven by a national toll of 93,000 annual smoking-related deaths among the country’s 10 million smokers, this progressive taxation plan will systematically raise excise duties through 2028.
Read moreItaly has formally petitioned the European Commission to block Ireland’s proposed ban on disposable vapes. The Italian business ministry argues the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill violates the EU’s free movement of goods and represents an unjustified “total prohibition.” This rare diplomatic intervention forces the Irish government to defend its public health strategy on the European stage before the legislation can clear the Seanad and become law.
Read moreFrom January 1, 2026, vapers in Italy will face a noticeable increase in the cost of their habit. This isn’t just a generic price adjustment; it’s the result of specific new consumption taxes on inhalation liquids (e-liquids) outlined in the country’s Budget Law. Whether you’re a dedicated vaper, a vape shop owner, or a smoker considering the switch to e-cigarettes, understanding these upcoming changes is crucial. This guide breaks down exactly how much costs will rise, the logic behind the hikes, and the fiscal roadmap set for the industry through 2028.
Read moreThe European Union is preparing a sweeping revision of its tobacco taxation policies that could see the price of a pack of cigarettes in countries like Italy increase by as much as €3. The proposed overhaul of the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) aims to harmonize taxes across the bloc, significantly raise minimum excise rates on traditional tobacco, and, for the first time, apply these principles to new-generation products like e-cigarettes (vapes), heated tobacco, and oral nicotine pouches.
Read moreIn 2025, the electronic cigarette is no longer a marginal phenomenon in Italy but a consolidated reality. The numbers are clear: at least three million people in Italy now vape regularly, and this figure continues to grow. The market has become a significant part of the urban landscape, with the discreet puffs of vapor now a common sight in parks, outside venues, and at traffic lights.
Read moreItaly 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.
Read moreThe Customs and Monopolies Agency has updated its list of activities subject to website blocking procedures, with the total number of blocked sites reaching 934 due to unauthorized sales of inhalation liquid products or fiscal monopoly goods. Fifteen new operations have been added to the list and will have until April 5, 2025, to regularize their position by removing any elements or products from their sites that cannot be made accessible to private individuals.
In addition to the blocking procedures, a provision from the Turin court has established that vaping products cannot be promoted through commercial offers or advertised with flyers or posters in shops. However, retailers are permitted to highlight the technical properties of a device or the flavor profile of an e-liquid, without adding subjective comments or phrases designed to attract consumer curiosity or attention. Any inappropriate messaging will also result in site restriction and subsequent blackout.
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