Cotton-candy countdown: new vape rules target rising youth addiction
December 04, 2025 by radio.cz
Cotton-candy countdown: new vape rules target rising youth addiction
A new Czech law bans candy-flavored electronic cigarettes, giving stores seven months to sell existing stocks. The law aims to protect youth as over a quarter of young users prefer candy flavors. Experts warn that nicotine in e-cigarettes harms adolescent brain development, leading to addiction and behavioral issues. The ban targets flavors attracting minors, while adult users can still access other options. The move follows concerns that e-cigarettes increase smoking rates, especially among minors. Critics suggest enforcing existing laws against selling any cigarettes to minors. Addiction specialist Adam Kulhánek supports the ban on candy flavors to safeguard children's health.
26.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.4 million current smokers in Czech Republic 30.80% of men are current smokers but only 21.90% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
