Czechia to tighten kratom and hemp regulations, backtracks on full e-cigarette ban
October 10, 2024 by expats.cz
Czechia to tighten kratom and hemp regulations, backtracks on full e-cigarette ban
The Czech Republic is set to implement significant new regulations on substances such as kratom, low-THC hemp, and flavored e-cigarettes. These measures aim to protect young people from the risks associated with psychoactive substances and promote safer consumption practices. Amended legislation on addictive substances will restrict the sale of kratom and low-THC hemp starting in December. The Senate recently approved the amendment, which limits sales of these products to adults in specialized stores and prohibits sales through vending machines. The legislation also mandates age verification for online purchases and bans items resembling toys or candy to deter children from accessing these substances.
23.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.1 million current smokers in Czech Republic 31.70% of men are current smokers but only 23.30% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR