Online Sale of E-cigarettes in Portugal May Be Banned

On October 16, news from vaporvoice reported that the Portuguese government is considering a new bill aimed at regulating the use of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products. This new bill will include the latest delegated regulations of the EU Tobacco Products Directive, which includes provisions for heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes.<\/p>

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The bill, known as Draft Law No. 88/XV, aims to expand the scope of smoke-free areas, including restrictions on the use of e-cigarette products, effectively banning their use in outdoor places such as terraces of bars and restaurants, and limiting their sale by prohibiting online sales of e-cigarette products. He believes that Portugal should follow the success of countries like the UK and Sweden, which encourage smokers to switch to safer nicotine products, rather than making it harder for smokers to access these products. He also pointed out that banning online sales of e-cigarette products may force those who cannot find alternative nicotine product sales points nearby to continue smoking.<\/p>