Malta transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into domestic law in 2016. Nicotine-free disposable devices are regulated as tobacco products, whereas nicotine-free e-liquids are treated as consumer products. Currently, there is no excise taxation for vaping products, but the authorities are considering its introduction.
This report provides a detailed summary of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in Malta, covering all policy areas and looking toward the future considering expected upcoming changes.
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
- Malta: 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
