The regulatory framework for vaping in Italy is somewhat more lenient compared to other world markets.
It consists of the following laws:
- Decree implementing Directive 2014/40/EU regulates the manufacture, presentation and sale of e-cigarettes.
- Law No. 128/2013 establishes restrictions on advertising and public vaping.
- Decree No. 504/1995 regulates taxation of e-liquids.
This report offers a detailed up-to-date overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigs and related products in Italy, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to product and retail channel restrictions.
The 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
- Italy: 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
