On July 11, 2024, a law prohibiting the sale of flavored cigarettes, tobacco, rolling papers, as well as electronic cigarettes and liquids, came into force in Ukraine with which they are fueled.
ICTV Facts found out what changes have occurred in legislation and what the ban on electronic cigarettes in Ukraine means for smokers.
What is known about the ban on the sale of flavored cigarettes and electronic cigarettes
As of July 11, according to the law, all packaging of tobacco products must be marked with special medical warnings. They should occupy 65% of the area of the largest side of the package and have images, photographs of diseases caused by smoking, as well as health warnings.
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What else is specified in the law:
- The sale of cigarettes and electronic cigarettes with flavors is prohibited. You cannot sell tobacco products containing aromatic additives, in particular energy additives, vitamins, caffeine, taurine or components that make the smoke colored.
- It is also prohibited to sell flavored liquids, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for e-cigarettes. The ban also applies to liquids that contain the taste of fruit, menthol or other components that change or mask the real taste of tobacco.
- From now on, it is prohibited to sell cigarettes that contain large doses of nicotine. You cannot sell products that contain more than 1 mg of nicotine and 10 mg of tar and carbon monoxide. It is prohibited to sell tobacco that is consumed orally.
According to the World Health Organization, the total number of adult tobacco users is 1.25 billion. This means that one in five people is addicted to tobacco.
