Translations for the rest is underway, but here are the directly user
related bits.
The justification is mostly based on harmonization restrictions
with cigarettes, protecting the children, protecting the public from
exposure and the "national" plan of getting rid of nicotine product
use in Finland by 2030.
No evidence was cited.
Electronic cigarette is defined as a product that CAN be used to consume nicotine containing vapor via a mouthpiece, along with any parts of such a product.
related bits.
The justification is mostly based on harmonization restrictions
with cigarettes, protecting the children, protecting the public from
exposure and the "national" plan of getting rid of nicotine product
use in Finland by 2030.
No evidence was cited.
Electronic cigarette is defined as a product that CAN be used to consume nicotine containing vapor via a mouthpiece, along with any parts of such a product.
Restrictions:
- Selling or otherwise hand over electronic cigarettes or
liquids to persons below 18 years of age
- A sales person must be present when an electronic cigarette
or liquid is handed/given/sold to a customer
- Automatic vendors not allowed
- Consumers cannot acquire or receive electronic cigarettes or
liquids via mail or other similar means from outside Finland
- Can’t be sold or otherwise handed over via any kind of distance
means, phone internet mail-order etc
- Product must release consistent dose under normal operating
conditions (included provisions for variable wattage devices and puff length,
so basically I think most devices can manage this)
- Electronic cigarettes and liquid containers must be protected
from children, misuse, breakage and leakage and must have a leak-proof filling
system
- Container maximum size 10ml, nic level 20mg/ml
- Devices can only ever fit a maximum of 2ml liquid,
regardless of type
- Liquids cannot have any flavors. Flavoring products also
cannot be sold or otherwise handed over together with liquids or if the
packaging suggest they are intended for e-liquids and cannot be placed in close
proximity of e-liquids in stores.
- Import restriction is set at 10ml for liquids that do not
have warning labels in finnish and swedish, this is based on an estimate that
the liquid is equivalent to 200 cigarettes. No mention of nicotine strength.
- Selling liquids requires a permit, costing 500 euros a year.
- Marketing banned
- Electronic cigarettes and liquids and their brands cannot be
displayed in retail stores. A dedicated store can display their products
provided the space has a separate entrance and products are not visible from
the outside.
- Ban on usage in any indoor area expected to be open to
employees or the public including transportation. Also any outdoor event areas
where people are expected to stand still.
Restricted markings:
- Cannot reference any kind of health effects, benefits or positive effects (personal, enviromental or fire hazard)- Cannot mention flavor, aromas, smells or similar in any way- Resemble cosmetics or foodstuffs
Retail packaging:
- Ingredients by descending weight
- Nicotine content and dosage
- Manufacturer batch number
- Suggestion to keep away from children
- Health warning in Finnish and Swedish, the content, font, position and size will be determined by the health ministry at a later date
- Liquid containers 10ml size and 20mg/ml nic max
Leaflet:
- Usage instructions, including a mention the product is not intended for youth or non-smokers
- Information about conditions that might prevent the use of the product (pregnancy etc)
- Warnings for specific risk groups
- Information on the possible adverse effects or harm of the product
- Information on the toxicity and addictiveness of the product
- Contact information for either an european manufacturer or importer
