Netherlands plans to raise nicotine purchase age to 21, including vapes
February 09, 2026 by 2firsts.com
Netherlands plans to raise nicotine purchase age to 21, including vapes
The Netherlands plans to raise the legal age for buying nicotine products, including vapes, from 18 to 21, aligning with European trends. Concerns over youth vaping are driving the change, echoing similar moves in Latvia, Ireland, and Finland. Industry groups criticize the proposal, citing legal adult status at 18 and warning of potential illicit trade. The impact of such measures is being monitored, with differing approaches in neighboring countries.
February 09, 2026 by euractiv.com
Dutch bid to raise nicotine age to 21 taps into Europe-wide shift
The Netherlands plans to raise the legal age for purchasing nicotine-containing products to 21. The…
19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.0 million current smokers in Netherlands 22.00% of men are current smokers but only 16.70% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
