I. Morocco implemented mandatory standards for smoke-free products starting in February, regulating the market for e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.
Starting in February 2026, Morocco will implement mandatory national standards for "smoke-free products" such as e-cigarettes, hookahs, and nicotine pouches for the first time. These standards, developed by the Moroccan National Institute for Standardization (IMANOR), aim to protect consumer rights and establish a regulated order in this previously unregulated and rapidly growing market.
It is understood that this mandatory standard draws on internationally accepted guidelines, setting forth clear and specific requirements regarding product ingredients, labeling, traceability, and safety performance . Wadi Madhih, president of the National Federation of Consumer Associations of Morocco (FNAC), stated in a media interview that the standard is built upon two core pillars: labeling and traceability .
According to Wadi Madhi, labeling is the first line of defense in protecting consumers. The eleven mandatory labeling requirements, including the manufacturer's name, product ingredients, country of origin, and production date, fully guarantee consumers' right to know. He also called on the government to increase public awareness campaigns to ensure the public is fully aware of the potential harms of tobacco products and their alternatives.
It is worth noting that this is the first time Morocco has established a regulatory framework for smoke-free products. Since there are no domestic manufacturers of such products in Morocco, the standard will apply to all imported smoke-free products, which must meet the various indicators set by the Moroccan Institute of Standardization in order to be sold in the Moroccan market.
From a legal perspective, the introduction of this new standard is an extension and improvement of Morocco's tobacco regulatory legal system. Previously, Morocco amended Tobacco Law No. 46-02 through Law No. 66-20, bringing heated tobacco products under its regulatory scope. Now, with the rise of new tobacco products such as e-cigarettes, Morocco is continuously adjusting its legal system to adapt to increasingly diverse forms of tobacco consumption—these new products are often mistakenly perceived by some consumers as "less harmful," but this perception is not necessarily accurate.
Wadi al-Madhi concluded by emphasizing that Morocco's standardization of smokeless tobacco products is not intended to "legitimize" these products, but rather to establish a transparent and responsible market environment. "The advancement of standardization will ultimately help consumers choose the least harmful option among a wide range of products."
II. New Regulations for E-cigarette Shops in Dalton, USA: Licensing System + Strict Restrictions on Operating Areas
- Licensing System: The new regulations require all e-cigarette shops to obtain a special license issued by the municipal government.
- Strict territorial restrictions apply: the agreement clearly defines prohibited areas for e-cigarette shops, requiring them to maintain a distance of at least 1,000 feet from public facilities such as schools, churches, libraries, parks, and fitness facilities. However, existing e-cigarette shops are not affected by these territorial restrictions and will only be subject to the new regulations when the shop is transferred or the license expires.
Bruce Frazier, a spokesperson for the City of Dalton, stated that one of the key reasons for Dalton's push for the ordinance was to "establish necessary regulations for the health and well-being of its residents," and that the ordinance referenced practices in other cities in Georgia.
III. The Polish Ministry of Finance plans to levy a consumption tax on reusable e-cigarette cartridges.
On February 3, 2026, it was reported that the Polish Ministry of Finance plans to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Fiscal Criminal Code Act, proposing to classify reusable e-cigarette cartridges as a new type of taxable product subject to excise tax, with a proposed excise tax rate of 40 złoty per item .
- The Polish Ministry of Finance will redefine the scope of reusable e-cigarette cartridges to include all types of e-cigarette liquid containers and other e-liquid-related accessories that can be used as cartridges. At the same time, it will adjust the definition of disposable and reusable e-cigarettes, removing cartridges from the definition.
- The bill proposes that reusable e-cigarette bodies compatible with cartridges will no longer be subject to consumption tax, and that multifunctional e-cigarette devices, regardless of whether the cartridges are fixed, will be replaceable, with the consumption tax collection rules remaining unchanged.
- This amendment to the bill also includes adaptation modifications to the Fiscal Criminal Code related to the taxation of new taxable products. The Ministry of Finance also plans to set a six-month transition period for the revised regulations to facilitate companies in completing their consumption tax license applications and adjusting product labeling.
- The Polish government plans to review and pass the revised bill on consumption tax in the second quarter of 2026, and the bill has been included in the government's legislative work plan.
IV. The Irish government requires e-cigarette retailers to pay an annual license fee.
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