Stricter rules for selling e-cigarettes in Czechia take effect

Tougher regulations for electronic cigarettes come into force today, tightening labelling, packaging and ingredient rules. Shops have seven months to sell existing stock. Nearly 14 percent of Czechs used e-cigarettes last year, almost triple the share five years ago, and one in four people aged 15 to 24 vapes. All products — including nicotine-free ones — must now carry health warnings and unified nicotine information. Their appearance may no longer resemble food, cosmetics or toys. The rules also ban plant oils, cannabinoids, psychoactive substances and most added sweeteners in refills. Health officials stress the high addictiveness of nicotine for young people.