Netherlands Leads 12 EU Nations Demanding Stricter Vape Laws
Coalition urges European Commission to regulate vapes and nicotine pouches to protect youth.
Coalition urges European Commission to regulate vapes and nicotine pouches to protect youth.
New data shows a massive drop in daily vaping, prompting calls for an EU-wide flavor ban.
The Dutch government targets youth nicotine addiction with plain packaging, higher fines, and an age limit increase to 21.
Dutch Health Minister Vincent Karremans warns that delaying the Tobacco Products Directive revision harms youth health.
New data reveals a massive spike in weekly e-cigarette use among Dutch youth, prompting urgent calls for school interventions and cessation support.
Specialty stores and petrol stations experience a massive revenue boost as Dutch supermarkets stop selling cigarettes.
The Dutch “wietexperiment” expands to 80 coffee shops, bringing transparency and legal supply to the famous marijuana market.
Dutch health authorities propose stripping e-cigarettes of colors and features to combat youth vaping.
Despite a January 1 ban, fruit and candy-flavored e-cigarettes remain widely available in Amsterdam shops and online.
Retailers open adjacent specialist stores to retain lucrative cigarette revenues ahead of the July 1 supermarket sales ban.
As the Netherlands bans all non-tobacco e-cigarette flavors, experts warn of cross-border smuggling and DIY risks.
Landmark “closed-loop” pilot program aims to regulate the Netherlands’ cannabis supply chain and bypass illicit growers.