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14th February 2023
Austria: The Austrian Association of Waste Management Companies has issued a statement calling for a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, which it calls “a dangerous environmental sin”. Association president Gabriele Jüly said: “Disposable e-cigarettes are a controversial throwaway product: they are expensive to produce, have a short life span and waste scarce raw materials. Education about the environmental and health risks for consumers is absolutely necessary and a sales ban is the only consequence.” A public survey by the association found 83% of 1,000 respondents backed a ban.
15th December 2022
Austria: Health minister Johannes Rauch is working on an amendment to the Tobacco and Non-Smoker Protection Law to extend the range of public outdoor spaces where smoking is banned, press reports. It is not yet known whether the amendment, which is expected to be reviewed at the start of 2023, will affect e-cigarettes.
12th December 2022
30th June 2022
15th June 2022
Austria: Today, 15th June, is the deadline for the submission of e-cigarette notification fees, which should be calculated by the manufacturer or importer and sent electronically to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES).
31st May 2022
31st May 2022
15th March 2022
Austria: Today, 15th March, is the deadline for the annual reporting of e-liquid ingredients and emissions by brand name and product type. The information must be provided to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) through the EU Common Entry Gate.
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