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February 10, 2025 by wbj.pl

Planned excise tax hikes on e-cigarettes and vaping devices may lead to product withdrawals from the market. Dr. Krzysztof Koźmiński, head of the Regulatory Impact Assessment Center, questioned the proportionality of the tax change and its potential legal implications, highlighting concerns over fairness and the short grace period for businesses to adapt. The drastic tax increases could push many businesses out of the market, with limited time to adjust to the new regulations.

December 18, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

Booking is open for the #GFN25 conference in Warsaw, Poland, from June 19-21, 2025. With a focus on effective communication for tobacco harm reduction, the event aims to address misconceptions hindering progress in public health. Keynote presentations, workshops, and panel discussions will engage the audience on this urgent topic. Attendees can also participate in side meetings and the GFN Film Festival. Organizers encourage contributions from the GFN community and offer resources for those seeking inspiration. Stay updated through the #GFN newsletter and social media channels. For more information and registration, visit gfn.events/registration.

November 08, 2024 by tvpworld.com

Nicotine pouches containing synthetic nicotine, placed on the gums, have become popular in Poland as an alternative to smoking or vaping. However, health experts warn that they pose significant health risks, including cancers of the mouth, throat, and pancreas, as well as cardiovascular issues. Tobacco-containing pouches, known as "snus," are already banned in Poland. Polish Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna announced on TVP Info that officials are now working on legislation to also ban pouches containing synthetic nicotine.

November 08, 2024 by polskieradio.pl

Poland's Health Minister, Izabela Leszczyna, announced plans to ban synthetic nicotine pouches over health concerns. The ministry is working on legislation to prohibit the sale and distribution of these products.

October 22, 2024 by polskieradio.pl

The recent findings reveal an increase in tobacco product experimentation among 10- to 11-year-olds. Additionally, a study showed that one in four primary school students has tried cigarettes or e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes serve as a gateway to addiction for 7 out of 10 teenagers.

October 21, 2024 by clearingtheair.eu

The Polish government plans to extend excise tax to vapes and tobacco heating devices, aiming to align their prices more closely with traditional cigarettes. Led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the Council of Ministers is likely to pass the legislation, despite the original idea of promoting vapes as a safer cigarette alternative by keeping them cheaper. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Finance increased tax rates on various tobacco products. Plans include further tax increases through 2027.

August 28, 2024 by youtube.com

At the Global Forum on Nicotine 2024, Dr Frank Henkler-Stephani from BVTE had the opportunity to talk to Professor Gerry Stimson. For more than forty years, he has been a pioneer and leading expert on harm reduction in health policy, initially in the field of illegal drugs, where the focus was on preventing HIV and communicable diseases. He later recognised the great potential of e-cigarettes.

August 02, 2024 by wbj.pl

The Polish Ministry of Finance plans a 25% rise in tobacco excise duty to generate 4-5 billion PLN yearly. Cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, and e-cigarette products will be affected, with e-liquid facing a 75% increase. Tobacco-related costs in Poland total around 57 billion PLN annually, and globally reach up to $2 trillion. The excise hike aims to tackle these costs, mainly in healthcare and productivity loss. However, it is considered inadequate against the overall economic impact of tobacco.

July 24, 2024 by vape1024.com

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

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.