Through new laws and regulations. The canton of Vaud in Switzerland has strictly prohibited the sale of vapes and related products to minors, regardless of whether or not they contain smoking tar. The move aims to protect children by strictly controlling the advertising and sales conditions of these goods and requiring businesses to verify customers’ ages.
Comprehensive Regulations to Protect Young People
The Swiss canton of Vaud has implemented new laws and regulations that strictly prohibit the sale of vapes and atomizers to individuals under the age of 18, regardless of whether they contain tar, according to La Côte. This initiative highlights the canton’s strong commitment to protecting young people and promoting public health.
Equal Legal Controls for All Smoking-Related Products
Under the new rules, all sales of vapes, heated cigarette products, and similar items will now be subject to the same legal controls as traditional cigarettes. These measures are part of the Economic Behavior Enforcement Act. The Advertising Process Act and the Smoking Ban in Public Places Act, all of which were passed in legislative sessions last year.
Mandatory Age Verification and Advertising Restrictions
The revised Economic Conduct Enforcement Act requires all traders to check the age of consumers before selling these products and to obtain the necessary sales authorization.
Meanwhile, updates to the Advertising Process Act strictly prohibit displaying advertisements for such products in public areas or visible private spaces (such as shop windows), especially in places accessible to minors.
Transition Period for Businesses and Municipalities
A transition period has been introduced to give businesses and municipalities sufficient time to adjust to the new requirements. These legal changes were driven by a motion from Green Liberal Councillor Graziella Schaller. Who aims to reduce smoking rates and health costs associated with tobacco use.
Strengthening Public Health Protection in Vaud
To ensure the health and safety of the public, particularly minors the new legislation introduces major changes to how cigarette and vaping products are sold and promoted in the canton of Vaud, reinforcing Switzerland’s broader public health goals.
