The Bulgarian Parliament has adopted a draft law banning the use and purchase of vapes by children under the age of 18 and the advertising of vapes and related products on radio and television. The bill aims to protect the health of minors and limit the use and sale of non-tobacco products.
Bulgaria has passed a new bill on the second reading
Bulgaria’s parliament adopted a draft law in its second and final reading that would ban the use and purchase of vapes by children under the age of 18. TASS reported on September 5th. At the same time, the proposal supports a ban on vape advertisements on the radio and television.
The bill bans not only the sale of vapes but also the advertising of smokeless tobacco products. Heated tobacco products, cigarette heating systems, vape consumption systems, and their flavors and oils. In addition, the bill prohibits the use of trademarks and name elements associated with vapes for advertising on radio and television.
During the discussion, members of the Assembly stated.
- “This legislation is intended to protect the health of children under the age of 18 by restricting the application, sale, and advertising of vapes and other non-tobacco products. The origin of most of these products is unknown, and not restricting their use promotes the emergence of new and more unknown products. In most cases. The use of these products leads to a variety of diseases and increases interest in smoking, with a host of consequences.”
