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January 03, 2025 by france24.com

Milan imposed a strict smoking ban in public areas, excluding e-cigarettes, with fines ranging from 40 to 240 euros. The ban aims to improve air quality and protect citizens, including children, from passive smoking. Some residents support the ban to combat pollution, while others feel it limits personal freedom. Italy has a history of smoking bans, with Milan joining other European cities in the effort. Smoking-related deaths are high in Italy, prompting ongoing tobacco control measures. The ban aligns with global efforts to reduce smoking rates and combat health risks associated with tobacco.

November 20, 2024 by clearingtheair.eu

Italy and Romania criticize the EU proposal to ban vaping in public spaces, stating it lacks a solid scientific basis. They plan to ignore parts they disagree with in the recommendation to EU members. The lack of an adequate impact assessment is also criticized. They emphasize the importance of consensus and proper consideration of national concerns. Italy and Romania argue that the broad measures for outdoor areas lack scientific backing and legal foundation. The adopted recommendation does not impose legal obligations on member states and should not set regulatory precedents for tobacco policy discussions. Both countries maintain political concerns about certain recommendations.

September 19, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com

Italian lawmakers are investigating the country's taxation and concessions for tobacco and next-gen products. The Chamber of Deputies' finance committee is engaging with tobacconist and vapor industry representatives, recognizing the nicotine sector as a significant player. Sales shifts have prompted adjustments in tax regulations, such as extending duties to noncombustible tobacco products and e-liquids. The committee aims to evaluate compliance with EU rules, combat illicit trade, and address the €1 billion illegal market impacting state revenue. The inquiry must conclude by December 31, 2024.

July 15, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com

In defiance of a regional court ruling and European Union law, the Italian government has classified CBD as a narcotic drug. This contradicts a prior court ruling based on EU law. The Ministry of Health cites Italian drug legislation, while previously banning CBD, only to retract the order. The government also tried to classify hemp as solely medicinal, but the decree was annulled for breaching EU law by the Regional Administrative Tribunal of Lazio following lawsuits by cannabis associations.

March 04, 2024 by filtermag.org

A study by the University of Catania found that switching from cigarettes to harm reduction options results in whiter teeth, impacting oral health and aesthetics positively. This research offers compelling evidence supporting the use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products over smoking for overall dental well-being. The study suggests that emphasizing the aesthetic benefits of quitting smoking, such as a brighter smile, could motivate individuals, particularly the youth, to switch to less harmful alternatives. Dentists play a crucial role in promoting smoking cessation and harm reduction, highlighting the potential for improved oral health and aesthetics through tobacco alternatives.

August 18, 2023 by ecigintelligence.com

The online vaping industry in Italy is poised to experience a significant regulatory overhaul aimed at imposing stricter measures, as the approval of the Tax Delegation Law by the Italian Parliament on 4th August will bring about changes in the online market for nicotine-containing e-liquids.

March 07, 2023 by voanews.com

ROME — 

The Italian health minister's proposals to extend a smoking ban include the outdoor areas of bars and parks, according to details reported by local media, drawing the ire of right-wing Cabinet colleagues who labeled him a "communist."

Minister Orazio Schillaci, a technocrat with no party affiliation, said in January he would crackdown on smoking, including e-cigarettes, which are being widely used by teenagers.

January 18, 2023 by euractiv.com

Health Minister Orazio Schillaci announced new measures against traditional cigarettes and novel tobacco and nicotine products in a hearing before the Social Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday.

New measures against tobacco will be introduced in Italy to address the prevention and fight against smoking. The government wants to achieve the European Cancer Plan’s goal of creating a ‘tobacco-free generation’.

“Measures will have to be taken to guarantee all citizens maximum protection of their health, a fundamental right of the individual and an interest of the community,” said the minister.

April 22, 2022 by coehar.org

The debate over the safety and efficacy of electronic cigarettes demands strong and accurate evidence by the scientific community. The growing body of knowledge on alternative nicotine delivery systems and the potential benefits for human health if compared to conventional cigarettes pushed researchers to analyze ecig liquids, which differ in nicotine percentages, type and flavors. [...]

By testing some liquids sold in Italy and present also in foreign markets, Coehar researchers analyzed four different e-liquids (flavored with different varieties of tobacco) by Dreamods.

March 24, 2022 by vaping360.com

Italy is adjusting its e-liquid tax for the fourth time in four years, and this time the changes will favor vaping consumers. The new rates will take effect April 1, following final passage by the Senate in late February.

The country has reduced the taxes on e-liquids to levels set in 2021 by repealing the scheduled increase that took effect in January 2022. The tax rate on e-liquids containing nicotine will decrease from €0.175 (U.S. equivalent: $0.19) per milliliter to €0.13, and the zero-nicotine e-liquid tax will fall from €0.13/mL to €0.08.