Which countries in Europe can vape be used legally?

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People using e-cigarettes on European streets

Most countries in Europe generally follow the European Union’s (EU) Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), which sets out unified requirements for vape sales, advertising, nicotine concentration and packaging, but some countries have special regulations. and restrictions.

Countries in Europe that allow vape use

United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal, Austria, Luxembourg, Estonia, Finland, Ireland

The use of vape is completely legal in these countries, and vape can be used in most places, except in some closed public places. Some countries also stipulate that the nicotine concentration of vape products must not exceed 20mg/ml, and the capacity of vape oil is limited to 10ml.

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Countries in Europe restricted from using vape

Hungary, Türkiye, Poland, Norway, Estonia, Latvia

These are countries with stricter management of vape. They not only strictly control the sale of vape, but also have clear restrictions on the use of vape.
The use of vapes is banned in all public places, similar to the ban on smoking traditional cigarettes.

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Summarize

Most European countries allow the use of vapes, but there are places where their use is restricted, especially in enclosed public places such as schools, hospitals, public transport and workplaces. The legality of vape mainly focuses on regulations for use in public places, while restrictions on sales and use are often similar to traditional cigarettes.

If you plan to vape in a specific country or region, it’s a good idea to check the specific local regulations in advance to ensure compliance with relevant laws and rules.

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