Smoking in Poland
The overall smoking prevalence in Poland has been going down since 2006. 26% of the adult population in Poland are current smokers, up from 35% in 2006. This means there are now approximately 8.4 million smokers in the country. 30.3% of men smoke whilst 21.6% of women are current smokers. The most recent data show there were 71,705 annual deaths attributable to tobacco smoking (approximately 21,300 women and 50,400 men). The annual percentage of all deaths attributable to tobacco smoking was 21.04% (women: 11.2%; and men: 25.2%). Nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes) are legal in Poland and there are 363,700 vapers in the country, giving an adult vaping prevalence of 1.14%. There is a requirement to ensure vape packaging contains a health warning, and vapes can only be sold to those 18 and older. Vaping devices can be purchased without a prescription but there are legal restrictions on their use in public places. Heated tobacco products are legal and can be marketed, but the situation is a bit more complicated for snus. While it is illegal to import snus for trade or buy the product online, it is possible to import it for personal use. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products can be marketed and are available to buy in pharmacies. The NRT market in Poland is worth €42.2 million. For further information and full references, click through to the detailed datasheets above.
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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.
February 12, 2024 by polskieradio.pl
What's Up: Concern over growing e-cigarette sales in Poland
In 2023 Poland saw an alarming surge in sales of disposable e-cigarettes reaching nearly 100 million units, a threefold increase compared to the previous year.
July 10, 2018 by typepad.com
Rendez-vous with Paddy Costall
My name is Paddy Costall and I am one of three Directors of Knowledge Action Change. Along with my colleagues Gerry Stimson and Grzegorz Krol, we organise the Global Forum on Nicotine and also manage the Nicotine Science and Policy website and daily alerts service. All our activities are aimed at raising awareness of tobacco harm reduction and the science that supports it. My own background includes working for 40 years in the fields of drugs, alcohol and criminal justice, [...]
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