Smoking in Poland
Smoking is allowed in Poland but tobacco products are regualted and restricted. Based on these regulations, a comprehensive ban on all tobacco advertising including combustable cigarettes is in place. Health warnings on tobacco packaging are required, the minimum legal age for sales is 18 years, and there are also legal restrictions on smoking in public places. Cigarettes are subject to an excise tax of 27.65%, and a total taxation rate of 78.40%. Regarding availability, cigarettes can legally be sold and purchased online. Sales through vending machines are also permitted, and importing them for trade is legal with appropriate license. Prevalence data show that there were 6.9 million adult current smokers in Poland in 2024. Adult tobacco smoking prevalence was 21.2% in 2024, with notable gender differences: 25.5% of adult men and 17.3% of adult women were current smokers. The current smoking prevalence in 2022 was 23.3%. Daily smoking prevalence among adults was reported to be 24.6% in 2023. Smoking-related mortality is also relatively high in Poland. In 2021, tobacco smoking led to 56,127 deaths, including 41,016 men deaths and 15,111 female deaths. This show that smoking accounted for 10.85% of all deaths in the country in 2021, with a higher rate among men (15.34%) than among women (6.04%).
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August 28, 2024 by youtube.com
Interview Gerry Stimson & BVTE Global Forum on Nicotine 2024
At the Global Forum on Nicotine 2024, Dr Frank Henkler-Stephani from BVTE had the opportunity to talk to Professor Gerry Stimson. For more than forty years, he has been a pioneer and leading expert on harm reduction in health policy, initially in the field of illegal drugs, where the focus was on preventing HIV and communicable diseases. He later recognised the great potential of e-cigarettes.
August 02, 2024 by wbj.pl
Increased excise duty on cigarettes helps, but more is required for shortfall
The Polish Ministry of Finance plans a 25% rise in tobacco excise duty to generate 4-5 billion PLN yearly. Cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, and e-cigarette products will be affected, with e-liquid facing a 75% increase. Tobacco-related costs in Poland total around 57 billion PLN annually, and globally reach up to $2 trillion. The excise hike aims to tackle these costs, mainly in healthcare and productivity loss. However, it is considered inadequate against the overall economic impact of tobacco.
July 24, 2024 by vape1024.com
Poland Sets New Rules For Nicotine-Free E-Cigarettes Starting 2025
The Polish Ministry of Health plans to submit the bill to parliament in September 2024. The bill aims to regulate nicotine-free e-cigarettes and is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2025. Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna has expressed confidence in the bill’s passage and timely enactment.
July 24, 2024 by vape1024.com
Poland Sets New Rules For Nicotine-Free E-Cigarettes Starting 2025
The Polish Ministry of Health plans to submit the bill to parliament in September 2024. The bill aims to regulate nicotine-free e-cigarettes and is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2025. Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna has expressed confidence in the bill’s passage and timely enactment.
July 15, 2024 by theborneopost.com
Global forum in Warsaw tackles tobacco use, countermeasures
The 11th Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw brought together global experts to discuss harm reduction in tobacco use. Prof Dr Fal highlighted the health toll of smoking and the challenges of quitting. Discussions emphasized safer alternatives like e-cigarettes and policy innovations to reduce harm. Success stories, like Sweden's low smoking rates due to promoting 'snus', showcased effective harm reduction strategies. The forum concluded with a call for evidence-based policies and international cooperation to combat tobacco-related health issues effectively.
July 15, 2024 by theborneopost.com
Global forum in Warsaw tackles tobacco use, countermeasures
The 11th Global Forum on Nicotine in Warsaw brought together global experts to discuss harm reduction in tobacco use. Prof Dr Fal highlighted the health toll of smoking and the challenges of quitting. Discussions emphasized safer alternatives like e-cigarettes and policy innovations to reduce harm. Success stories, like Sweden's low smoking rates due to promoting 'snus', showcased effective harm reduction strategies. The forum concluded with a call for evidence-based policies and international cooperation to combat tobacco-related health issues effectively.
May 10, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com
Not Lost Yet
Polish tobacco companies face rising costs and regulations but see relief with declining illicit markets. However, challenges persist as the EU's policies could impact Poland's tobacco industry competitiveness. Lukasz Szymanski, a market player, highlights the sector's struggles due to increases in operating costs. To stay afloat, businesses are exploring new markets like the Middle East. Concerns arise over the potential impact of the World Health Organization's Panama summit on the industry's future, with fears of increased unemployment. There is a call for protection against international interference to safeguard Polish tobacco businesses.
March 22, 2024 by tvpworld.com
Polish Health Ministry preparing bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes
Poland’s Ministry of Health is working on a bill banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, with a view to having the legislation ready in April, the health minister, Izabela Leszczyna, said on Thursday. Leszczyna was asked at a press conference when the law, which was announced in late February, would be ready. “I discussed this subject exactly a month ago with the prime minister and got the green light,” she said, adding that single-use e-cigarettes are currently “the greatest threat, especially to young people,” who under existing laws should not be allowed to buy them.
March 07, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk
POTV Media Partnership with GFN24
The GFN24 conference will be held online and live in Warsaw from 13-15 June 2024, focusing on 'Economics, Health, and Tobacco Harm Reduction'. Featuring expert discussions on nicotine products, GFN24 will also include ScienceLab contributions and frozen registration fees. GFN•TV reports current news in tobacco harm reduction. Consumer involvement is emphasized, with a consumer meeting on 12th June and representation throughout the event. The GFN prioritizes inclusive dialogue on safer nicotine products, inviting stakeholders to join the conversation. Ticket prices for consumers are accessible and unchanged since 2023 to encourage participation.
March 01, 2024 by polskieradio.pl
Poland plans to ban e-cigarettes
At a recent conference on "Smoking and Vaping Among Schoolchildren," Dariusz Poznański, director of the Polish Health Ministry's Department of Public Health, disclosed plans for a law targeting disposable electronic cigarettes, alongside efforts to implement the EU's June 29, 2022 directive aimed at novel tobacco products. The upcoming legislation seeks to eliminate characteristic flavors in novel heated tobacco products, adhering strictly to EU guidelines.