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April 24, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Spain's smoking rates dropped last year, but new restrictions on vapes and nicotine alternatives may reverse this progress. Proposed regulations include an excise duty and flavor bans, limiting nicotine strength, and hindering access. Unlike Spain, Sweden has successfully reduced smoking rates by embracing safer alternatives. Spain risks missing an opportunity for positive change by imposing stringent limitations that contradict successful strategies. The country has struggled with high smoking rates, leading to numerous tobacco-related deaths. Learning from Sweden's success could be key to further reducing smoking rates in Spain.

April 01, 2025 by spanishnewstoday.com

Vape prices in Spain increased by €1.50 due to new taxes, aligning them with traditional tobacco products. The taxation includes charges based on nicotine content for e-liquids and nicotine pouches. The vaping tax, part of the Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention Plan, aims to reduce smoking rates. The regulation also prohibits selling e-cigarettes to minors, restricts vaping in specific areas, and enforces labeling requirements. Recent cigarette price hikes are seen as a move to reduce consumption, supported by healthcare professionals. The correlation between higher tobacco prices and decreased use is widely recognized. The Ministry of Health's measures intend to discourage tobacco consumption and protect public health.

March 19, 2025 by europapress.es

A study by World Vapers’ Alliance highlights the importance of vaping flavors in smoking cessation. 87% of Spanish vapers believe flavors help them stay tobacco-free or smoke less. The research, based on 585 Spanish vapers, shows that flavors play a key role in reducing cigarette consumption. The study indicates that vaping flavors are essential tools for smokers to quit or cut down on smoking. The ban on flavors could hinder these efforts. The Ministry of Health plans to restrict e-liquid flavors to tobacco only, despite evidence showing the effectiveness of flavored options.

February 05, 2025 by vapingpost.com

Spain has relatively high smoking rates and low vaping rates. Yet despite the real-world data indicating that endorsing the use of safer alternatives would reduce smoking rates, Spain sets further restrictions on the products, regulating them in the same way as cigarettes.

January 23, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Vaping now incurs a €2,000 fine on 38 beaches in Barcelona and the Balearic islands, in line with new regulations. Spain's smoking ban covers 700 beaches and public restaurant terraces, with upcoming restrictions on disposable vapes and non-tobacco flavors. The Anti-Tobacco Plan aims to curb health risks and youth exposure. Recommendations include banning smoking in vehicles with minors and better vape labeling. Despite Spain's high smoking rate and vaping popularity, concerns exist on fueling black markets. The proposed laws may impact EU vape policies. Spain could join countries like Denmark and Finland in flavor bans if the decree passes.

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.