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December 05, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com

Smoking rates in Spain hit a record low of 25.84% in 2024, down from 33.1% in 2022. This decline is attributed to government efforts like higher tobacco taxes, strict advertising rules, smoke-free zones, and support for quitting. Despite progress, smoking causes around 50,000 deaths each year in Spain. Vaping's popularity is rising, with e-cigarette users doubling in four years, but the government plans to regulate them with restrictions on flavors, indoor use, and possible taxes to align with tobacco laws.

November 27, 2024 by youtube.com

The vaping sector in Spain is facing a critical threat with the release of a draft anti-tobacco decree, which is seen as more of an anti-vaping measure. The proposed regulation includes a ban on all e-liquid flavors except tobacco flavor, which critics argue undermines efforts to help people quit smoking.

November 26, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com

Spain is considering new vaping regulations to curb youth appeal, banning non-tobacco flavors in e-cigarettes and requiring ingredient labels with health warnings. The proposed decree also mandates information leaflets on risks and side effects for electronic cigarettes.

November 26, 2024 by clearingtheair.eu

Spain's government seeks public feedback on a ban proposal for flavored vapes, part of the 'Anti-Tobacco Plan' targeting products harmful to youths. The decree requires labeling of vapes sans nicotine, warning of health risks. More restrictions cover tobacco products, public smoking areas, and suggestions like banning smoking in vehicles with children. Concerns about a black market surge arise while Spain faces high smoking rates. Advocates fear the ban will hinder smoking cessation, citing flavored vapes' effectiveness. Vaping is popular in Spain, but smoking-related deaths remain high. Public can participate by emailing opinions until December 13, 2024.

October 03, 2024 by clearingtheair.eu

The Spanish government plans to ban disposable vapes and flavored e-cigarettes due to health and environmental concerns, aiming to reduce smoking rates. Advocates argue for flavored vaping products as effective tools for smoking cessation. Despite claims of disposable vapes being a 'gateway' to smoking, evidence suggests otherwise. Secretary Padilla outlined upcoming legislation changes to address public health issues and expand smoke-free areas by early 2025. Over half a million Spaniards vape, representing 1.3% of adults, whereas smoking affects nearly 28% of adults, leading to over 57,000 smoking-related deaths yearly. Discussions on these developments took place during a recent meeting in Madrid.

October 01, 2024 by worldvapersalliance.com

The World Vapers’ Alliance opposes the Secretary of State for Health's ban on disposable vapes and flavors, citing negative public health impacts, hindrance to smoking cessation, and black-market growth. They advocate for evidence-based regulation supporting harm reduction and criticizing the government's ignorance of successful anti-smoking strategies in the UK and Sweden. The WVA urges Spain to reconsider the ban, prioritize harm reduction, and support safer smoking alternatives.

August 30, 2024 by filtermag.org

The Ministry of Health intends to amend the law, which regulates sale, supply, consumption and advertising, in order to “combat smoking.” The consultation opened in July and closed on August 15. Advocates like Dr. Escrig, who has a PhD in molecular biology and is based in Madrid, have reason to fear that not only cigarettes but vapes and other safer nicotine products will be in the crosshairs.

July 23, 2024 by vape1024.com

On July 22, 2024, the Spanish Civil Guard conducted a special operation named “Humeros” in the province of Seville, seizing 171,407 illegal e-cigarette products. These products were primarily disposable e-cigarettes containing nicotine and failed to comply with the relevant regulations.

May 28, 2024 by gfn.tv

Under Spain's new anti-smoking plan, safer nicotine products will now be equated with smoking in the latest measures to restrict vaping in the country. Joining us today is Carmen Escrig, Coordinator of the Spanish Medical Platform for Tobacco Harm Reduction, who will highlight the pushback against this proposal and the institutional biases that helped create it in the first place.

May 06, 2024 by birminghammail.co.uk

Spain approved a new anti-smoking plan focusing on more smoke-free areas, higher cigarette prices, and stricter vaping regulations. The plan aims to increase cigarette prices, expand smoke-free zones, and tighten vaping rules to align with tobacco products. The Ministry of Health plans to ban single-use vapes and increase fines for littering, while also introducing plain packaging for tobacco and e-cigarettes. The laws will reform smoking regulations with some changes expected to take effect by the end of the year. The plan does not ban smoking on terraces, campuses, or beaches yet, but it lays the groundwork for potential future restrictions.