The Lithuanian Seimas (parliament) has rejected a legislative proposal aimed at raising the minimum age for possessing, using, and selling tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and their refills from 18 to 21 years. The amendments to the Law on Control of Tobacco, Tobacco Products and Related Products were introduced by Jurgita Sejonienė, a member of the Seimas Health Affairs Committee.
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Effective January 1, 2025, amendments to the Law on Tobacco, Tobacco Products, and Related Products Control (hereafter referred to as the Law) will introduce significant changes to the retail sale of tobacco, tobacco products, and related products in Lithuania. The key changes are as follows:
Read moreThe Lithuanian Seimas has passed amendments to the Tobacco Control Law, increasing fines for companies selling tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors or individuals prohibited from purchasing them. The law proportionally raises penalties for all offenders, with fines ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 euros for initial violations and 6,000 to 10,000 euros for repeated offenses. Additionally, retail licenses will be permanently revoked for repeat offenders.
Read moreStarting November, Lithuania will prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes and refills containing liquid with sugar and sweeteners. This move aims to further tighten the availability of flavored tobacco products in the market.
Read moreConcerned over growing youth addiction, Lithuania recently passed legislation prohibiting the import of vape liquids containing added sweeteners or sugar starting November 2024.
On December 15th, 2023, the Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) overwhelmingly voted to amend existing tobacco control laws, banning future imports of sweetened nicotine e-liquids for electronic cigarettes.
Read moreIn a significant move, the Lithuanian government has gained the support of 63 members of parliament, with only 2 opposing and 5 abstaining, for the proposed amendment to the “Tobacco, Tobacco Products, and Related Products Control Law.” The amendment aims to prohibit flavored electronic cigarette products and is planned to be enforced from May 1st next year. This article will delve into the details of the amendment, the perspectives of the involved parliament members, and the potential impact of the flavor ban.
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