Bulgaria’s National Assembly has passed legislation to implement a nationwide ban on the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), a measure that applies to products both with and without nicotine. The bill was approved at its second reading with strong parliamentary support, receiving 133 votes in favor, 30 against, and 8 abstentions.
This comprehensive ban targets the sale of single-use vapes, which have become increasingly popular, particularly among young people. The move is part of a broader effort to tighten regulations on tobacco and nicotine products. The updated law also prohibits the sale of all tobacco products, including smokeless, novel, and heated tobacco items, in and around nurseries, schools, student dormitories, and healthcare facilities, as well as at public events organized for children.
Additionally, lawmakers have set a new limit on the potency of certain alternative nicotine products, banning the sale of items like nicotine pouches and snus if their nicotine content exceeds 20 milligrams per unit. This legislation reflects growing concerns over youth access to nicotine and aligns Bulgaria with other European nations taking stricter stances on vaping products.
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