Summary of vaping policies in 34 European countries

Austria: It is illegal to sell electronic cigarettes to minors under 18 years old, and the same laws apply to general electronic cigarettes and cigarettes. Using electronic cigarettes in a vehicle with minors under 18 is also illegal.

Azerbaijan: Electronic cigarettes are regulated as tobacco products and their use in public places is restricted. Belgium: It is illegal to sell electronic cigarettes to children under 16. All forms of electronic cigarette advertising and sponsorship are prohibited, with certain exceptions. The use of electronic cigarettes in public places is restricted and must comply with the same laws as cigarettes. Bulgaria: Electronic cigarettes are subject to the same laws as cigarettes, and it is strictly prohibited to sell or supply electronic cigarettes to minors (under 18).

Croatia: Electronic cigarettes are also subject to tobacco laws, meaning that their use in public places is prohibited, and selling electronic cigarettes to individuals under 18 is forbidden.

Cyprus: Governed by health protection laws, electronic cigarettes are prohibited from being sold to individuals under 18, and using electronic cigarettes in vehicles with pregnant women or minors is also illegal.

Czech Republic: Electronic cigarettes for sale must comply with relevant legal regulations and requirements, and electronic cigarette advertisements must not contain any inducement elements.

Denmark: It is illegal to sell electronic cigarettes to individuals under 18, and their use in public places is prohibited. Any advertising, promotion, and sponsorship related to electronic cigarettes are banned, and any venue engaged in electronic cigarette-related work must submit a written application.

United Kingdom: Electronic cigarettes can enter the market as either medicines or consumer products. Electronic cigarette products sold as medicines must undergo strict review, and once approved, they can also be sold as consumer products. Electronic cigarettes follow the same regulations as tobacco, prohibiting their use in public places.

Estonia: Electronic cigarettes are classified as tobacco products and are prohibited from being sold to individuals under 18. Minors are also banned from using electronic cigarettes, and their use is prohibited in all public places.

Finland: Classified as tobacco products, electronic cigarettes cannot be sold through vending machines, and it is strictly prohibited to sell electronic cigarettes and related products to individuals under 18. All advertising and promotional activities are banned, even in offline specialty stores for electronic cigarettes. Using electronic cigarettes in vehicles with children under 15 is also prohibited.

France: It is illegal to sell to individuals under 18, and using electronic cigarettes in public places such as train stations and closed offices is prohibited.

Georgia: Electronic cigarettes are classified as tobacco products in Georgia and cannot be sold to individuals under 18. Additionally, online sales of electronic cigarettes are also restricted, and it is expected that future bans will be placed on their use in public places and public transport.

Germany: Electronic cigarettes are subject to the same laws as tobacco products and cannot be sold to individuals under 18. Their advertising is restricted on most media platforms, such as print media, advertising, and television, but billboards are allowed.

Greece: The attitude towards electronic cigarettes is the same as that towards cigarettes, and advertising restrictions for electronic cigarettes apply to print media, broadcasting, television, and the internet, with sales to individuals under 18 being prohibited.

Hungary: Electronic cigarettes are classified as consumer products and can be purchased at tobacco shops.

Iceland: According to EU tobacco product regulations, electronic cigarettes generally follow the same regulations as cigarettes.

Italy: According to the same regulations as tobacco, electronic cigarettes cannot be sold to individuals under 18, and their use is prohibited in schools and campuses.
Latvia: Many platforms prohibit the promotion and advertising of electronic cigarettes, including electronic media.