Nicotine-free e-liquids are regulated similarly to nicotine-containing ones in Germany, and flavours are unrestricted. A bill is being discussed in Parliament to extend vaping usage restriction in vehicles carrying under-age individuals or pregnant women. The tax on e-liquids will be gradually increased, becoming one of the highest in the EU by 2026.
This report provides a detailed summary of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Germany, covering all policy areas.
This regulatory report will provide you with:
- A clear and detailed understanding of current regulatory requirements affecting this sector in a specific jurisdiction, enabling you to be confident your business and your products are compliant.
- The ability to plan ahead for specific regulatory changes.
- Strategic understanding of the policy climate within the jurisdiction, enabling you to forecast how it might affect business development.
- Sources of further information, for example links to full texts of legislation and contact details for relevant government offices.
Table of Contents
- Executive summary
- Outlook
- Germany: the basics
- National regulatory framework
- Age restrictions
- Product restrictions
- Labelling and packaging
- Obligation to notify
- Retail channel restrictions
- Public usage
- Advertising and marketing
- Taxation
- Sanctions
- Relevant laws
- Relevant bodies