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December 23, 2024 by theportugalnews.com
Portugal's New Tobacco Laws and Their Impact on Consumers
Portugal's tobacco laws now treat electronic cigarettes like traditional tobacco, affecting consumers' choices and businesses. The changes have led to a rise in the popularity of nicotine pouches as tobacco-free options. The legislation aims to regulate all nicotine products, restrict their use in public places, and prevent underage consumption. Retailers and manufacturers must adjust marketing and sales strategies due to similar restrictions applied to electronic cigarettes and traditional tobacco. Consumers are urged to explore smoke-free alternatives like nicotine pouches that comply with the new regulations, emphasizing health and convenience. The global trend towards tobacco-free alternatives reflects a growing concern for health and wellness, with nicotine pouches offering a discreet and customizable option for users.
September 09, 2024 by filtermag.org
“The Forgotten Substance”—Harm Reduction Vaping Groups in Portugal
Harm reductionist Adriana Curado initiated vaping groups in Lisbon to assist marginalized individuals with smoking. Participants received support and products to reduce tobacco harm, with nearly all reducing tobacco use and some quitting. The project highlighted the importance of inclusive harm reduction strategies for tobacco and the participants' desire to improve their health. Curado emphasizes the need for access to safer nicotine products, data collection on affected populations, recognition of tobacco harm reduction in public health, and integration of nicotine in harm reduction strategies. The success of the vaping groups demonstrates the effectiveness of consumer-driven approaches in public health.
October 11, 2023 by theportugalnews.com
Tobacco tax extends to nicotine-free electronic cigarettes
Tobacco taxation will be extended to nicotine-free electronic cigarettes in 2024, according to the State Budget proposal, which foresees a total increase in tobacco tax revenue of 176.6 million euros. The extension of taxation to nicotine-free electronic cigarettes is due “to the exponential growth in consumption of these products in Portugal”, which constitutes, “on the one hand, a gateway for new consumers to adopt smoking habits and, on the other hand, a risk to public health from the lack of control over these products”.
April 15, 2022 by theportugalnews.com
Alcohol and tobacco taxes rise
The State Budget for 2022 (OE2022) has updated the Tax on Alcohol, Alcoholic Beverages and Sugar-Added Beverages (IABA) by 1%, with total revenue expected to amount to €286.8 million.
An identical rise of 1% will also target the Tobacco Tax (IT) rate, according to the report accompanying the OE2022 proposal.
“Regarding Special Consumption Taxes, the tax rates will be updated by 1% for IT and IABA”, says the document, noting that, “taking into account the expected evolution for private consumption and the internal demand”, an increase in revenue is expected in 2022, compared to 2021, of 20 million euros in IT (+1%) and 29 million euros in IABA (+11%).