Smoking in Romania
Smoking is allowed in Romania with specific restrictions. The sale and import of cigarettes for trade are legal, and consumers can legally purchase them online. However, sales through vending machines are prohibited. Health warnings on packaging are mandatory and the minimum age for purchase is 18 years. There are also restrictions on smoking in public places. In terms of prevalence, the number of current smokers was estimated to be 4.1 million as of 2024. The adult current smoking prevalence was 26% in 2024, including 16.6% among women and 36.2% among men in 2024. Tobacco smoking was estimated to cause 29,500 deaths in 2021, including 6,200 female and 23,300 male deaths. This shows that smoking accounted for 8.82% of all deaths that year—3.87% among women and 13.38% among men.
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November 20, 2024 by clearingtheair.eu
EXCLUSIVO: Las propuestas de prohibición del vapeo en la UE carecen de una “base científica sólida”, dicen los gobiernos de Italia y Rumania.
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.
July 19, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com
Industry Laments Romania’s New Vape Tax
Tobacco harm reduction advocates in Romania criticize the new excise tax on nicotine-free e-liquids and vapes, as it may deter smokers from safer options. Vaping companies, like e-Potion in Sibiu, fear the tax will strain consumers and harm businesses. Despite the need for regulation, e-Potion stresses that public health should not be compromised. The company plans to assist customers and lessen the tax impact. Romania has tightened regulations on smoking alternatives, including banning electronic cigarette ads and flavored heated tobacco products to comply with EU rules by October 2023.
June 21, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com
Romania Bans E-cig and Pouch Advertising
Romania's Chamber of Deputies passed a bill prohibiting ads for e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and tobacco-related products in various settings, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and near their entrances. The ban extends to media outlets, theaters, and ads targeting minors or making false claims about health benefits.
June 21, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com
Romania Bans E-cig and Pouch Advertising
Romania's Chamber of Deputies passed a bill prohibiting ads for e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and tobacco-related products in various settings, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and near their entrances. The ban extends to media outlets, theaters, and ads targeting minors or making false claims about health benefits.
September 24, 2018 by romania-insider.com
E-cigarette ban project submitted to Romanian Senate
A new draft law submitted to the Senate proposes e-cigarettes to be banned in public spaces just as the normal cigarettes are, local Digi24 reported.
The Senate’s health committee is currently debating the bill. However, the initiative received a negative opinion from the human rights committee, according to Cristian Ghica, an MP representing opposition party Save Romania Union (USR).
June 12, 2018 by emerging-europe.com
BAT to Invest 800 Million Euros in Romanian Factory
British American Tobacco (BAT) announced on June 11 that it will invest 800 million euros over the next five years in its factory in Ploiești, Romania. The investment [...] will support the expansion of BAT’s controversial tobacco heating products in countries across Europe during the second half of 2018.
A completely new manufacturing hall will be built dedicated to producing specially designed tobacco sticks – called Neostiks – which work with the glo tobacco heating device.