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April 02, 2025 by nltimes.nl

Around 185,000 illegal e-cigarettes and liquids were seized by the NVWA in the Netherlands between January and March. Offenders face fines and the costs of destroying the items. Notably, over 42,000 illegal vapes were discovered in Barendrecht, leading to a nationwide seizure of 66,000 devices in January. The NVWA is cracking down on illegal vaping products since the beginning of the year. Unauthorized flavors are banned to discourage youth smoking. The penalties for offenders can reach 22,500 euros for repeat offenses.

March 31, 2025 by youtube.com

In this episode of Vaping Unplugged, we're joined by the one and only Ivan Bik – a renowned podcaster and outspoken advocate for harm reduction. Ivan brings his signature energy and insight as we dive into the current state of THR in the Netherlands. What’s happening? How are consumers reacting to flavor restrictions? What does the future look like for harm reduction in the Netherlands?

March 12, 2025 by dutchnews.nl

Junior health minister Vincent Karremans is considering raising the legal age to purchase cigarettes and vapes to 21 in the Netherlands. He aims to combat the serious vape issue among youths by potentially criminalizing flavored vapes, increasing fines for violations, and banning flavored vapes entirely. The government has already prohibited the sale of flavored vapes, but illegal sales persist through various channels. This new strategy is supported by the Trimbos addiction institute, emphasizing the importance of delaying nicotine exposure to avoid addiction. The Dutch health ministry is also pushing for EU regulations on e-cigarettes and tobacco products to protect public health. Unauthorized sales and harmful content in vapes remain significant concerns.

January 09, 2025 by nltimes.nl

Dutch Institute of Psychologists advocates raising the minimum age for buying tobacco and vapes to 21 due to increasing youth smoking and vaping rates. Despite efforts, the National Prevention Agreement's goal for a smoke-free generation by 2040 faces challenges. NIP proposes additional measures like public awareness campaigns, higher taxes, and stricter sales restrictions to address rising health risks associated with smoking and vaping among young people.

November 06, 2024 by hurriyetdailynews.com

A Dutch court has upheld the government's ban on sweet flavors for e-cigarettes, stating they attract young people to smoke. British American Tobacco's appeal against the ban was rejected. The court deemed the flavor ban lawful due to e-cigarettes' harmfulness and appeal to youth. The argument that the ban hinders smoking cessation efforts was dismissed, as e-cigarettes with tobacco flavor remain available. This decision allows smokers to switch to tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes under the ban.

November 06, 2024 by barrons.com

A Dutch court upheld the government’s ban on sweet flavors for e-cigarettes on Wednesday, citing their appeal to young people and the associated health risks. British American Tobacco (BAT) had challenged the ban, claiming it infringed on the free movement of goods and could deter smokers from switching to e-cigarettes as a quitting aid. The court rejected BAT's arguments, stating that tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes are still available, allowing smokers to continue using e-cigarettes to quit traditional smoking within the restrictions.

September 17, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

A survey by Dutch vaper group ACVODA reveals that the online sales and flavour ban in the Netherlands has led to 80% of vapers buying products from nearby countries where flavoured items are legal. The ban has not changed usage patterns, with only 2% switching to mandated tobacco flavour and about 10% returning to smoking. Vapers criticize the government for limiting access to safer alternatives and forcing them towards cigarettes. The study shows resistance to quitting among e-cigarette users, with almost half feeling the government obstructs access to harm-reducing options. Concerns are raised about the ban's unintended consequences and the need for better policy alignment with users' needs.

September 09, 2024 by ecigintelligence.com

A recent survey by Dutch vaping consumer association Acvoda revealed that bans on online sales and flavors in vaping products in the Netherlands have been ineffective. The study found that most vapers in the country now purchase flavored products abroad, feeling compelled to do so due to the restrictions imposed since July and January on online sales and flavor variety, respectively.

August 29, 2024 by vapingpost.com

The new tobacco-free sticks have sparked controversy since they can bypass most taxes and regulations imposed on similar products, due to the fact that they do not contain tobacco.

August 29, 2024 by vapingpost.com

The new tobacco-free sticks have sparked controversy since they can bypass most taxes and regulations imposed on similar products, due to the fact that they do not contain tobacco.