Completely ban disposable electronic cigarettes

Ban on disposable electronic cigarettes: Starting from October 1, 2024, the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes containing nicotine (including rechargeable types) will be completely prohibited, and only disposable products without nicotine will be allowed to circulate. Campus control: It is prohibited to set up electronic cigarette vending machines within 300 meters around primary and secondary school campuses.

Total ban on flavors: plan to achieve a fully tobacco flavored electronic cigarette market by 2030. Nicotine depletion: Proposed legislation to lower the upper limit of nicotine concentration every two years (with a target of 2 mg/mL by 2040). Digital Tracking: Pilot Blockchain Traceability System by 2025 (full chain tracking from production to retail).

excise tax: Nicotine containing liquid: 12 NOK/mL (approximately 1.05 euros/mL). Equipment hardware: Environmental tax levied (5% of retail price). Value added tax: 25% (standard tax rate).

Online sales: allowed, but requires real-time age verification through the Norwegian national identity database (Folkeregisteret). Vending machines: Completely prohibited. Cross border sales: Non EU companies need to designate a Norwegian agent to sell in Norway.

18+

Only allowed: tobacco/menthol

Nicotine concentration: ≤ 20mg/mL (following EU TPD standards). Capacity limit: Closed type smoke bomb: ≤ 2mL. Bottled e-liquid: ≤ 10mL. Prohibited ingredients: Diacetyl, acetoin, vitamin E acetate. Do not add sweeteners (such as sucralose) or caffeine.

Leak proof design: Must pass the NS-EN 16156 standard test (inverted for 24 hours without leakage). Battery safety: Mandatory compliance with IEC 62133-2 standard and built-in overcharge protection circuit. Material specification: The suction nozzle must use medical grade silicone or 316L stainless steel, and BPA plastic is prohibited.

1. Health warnings and visual design Coverage area: Front and back: Must cover 70% of the area, using a combination of all black background and white warning text. Side: At least 30% of the area should be labeled with nicotine hazard information. Warning content (Norwegian): Main slogan: "Nikotin Dresper" (Nicotine Kills) Secondary slogan (rotated use): Nikotin Skader hjenen hos unge "(Nicotine damages adolescent brain) Elektroniske sigaretter innerholder kreftfremkallende stoffer "(electronic cigarettes contain carcinogens) Font specifications: Font type: Arial Narrow (sans serif font) Main slogan font size: ≥ 8mm (can be reduced to ≥ 5mm when packaging height ≤ 10cm) Text and background contrast: Complies with NS-EN ISO 11683 standard (brightness difference ≥ 70%). 2. Prohibited packaging design elements Visual Attractive Design: Disable metallic luster, fluorescent color, gradient effect, 3D relief, etc. Prohibit the use of any figurative patterns (such as fruit, animals, and silhouette figures). Misleading statement: Disable words such as' natural ',' low-risk ', and' fresh '. Prohibit the use of icons such as green leaves and water droplets that imply health. Brand identity restrictions: The brand name is only allowed to be displayed in plain text form, and the font size should not exceed one-third of the warning text. Prohibit the use of brand exclusive fonts or special character designs. 3. Labels and Information Annotations Mandatory content (needs to be annotated in Norwegian, can be attached in other languages but cannot be covered): Specific project requirements The nicotine concentration is accurate to mg/mL (such as "10 mg/mL"), with font size ≥ 3mm and a sharp contrast to the background. The ingredient columns are arranged in descending order of content, including propylene glycol (PG), glycerol (VG), and spice names (only labeled as "Tobakksarom" or "Menthol"). Manufacturer information: Registered address within the European Union, name of Norwegian importer, 24-hour toxicology hotline (Giftiformasjonen: 22 59 13 00). The environmental declaration reads' Kast ikke i husholdningsavfall '(Do not dispose of in household waste). The security police indicate "Unng å hudkontakt" (avoiding skin contact) and "Utl ø ser avhengighet" (causing addiction). Additional requirements: Shelf life format: "Bruk f ø r: MM Å Å" (shelf life: months/years). Batch number annotation: "Batch: XXXXXX", needs to be linked with the toxicology center database. 6. Special product categories Nicotine free products: It is necessary to label "Ingen nikotin" (nicotine free) on the front, with a font size of ≥ 6mm. Prohibit the use of expressions such as "safe" (trygg) or "harmless" (ufarlig). Open oil injection equipment: The outer packaging must be affixed with an orange warning sticker reading 'Kun for erfaren bruker' (for skilled users only).

Completely prohibited: online and offline advertising, sponsorship activities, social media promotion (including collaborations with internet celebrities). Exception: Professional industry exhibitions such as Oslo Vape Expo allow for technical presentations. Non illuminated static display cabinets can be installed in retail stores (at least 3 meters away from the checkout counter).

Pre listing filing: Ingredients, toxicology reports, and packaging samples must be submitted to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet). EU TPD compliance: Simultaneously submit electronic cigarette notifications to the EU portal (EU-CEG).

Section 5-3 of the Nicotine Products Act (Lov om nikotinprodukter): Health warnings and design bans. Electronic Cigarette Regulations 2024 (Forskrift om elektroniske sigaretter nr.123): Label Content and Material Specifications. NS 9415:2022: Technical standard for biodegradable plastics. Mattilsynet Guidance Document (2024/07): Detailed Rules for Labeling Toxicological Information. Lov om nikotinprodukter (revised in 2019) Forskrift om elektroniske sigaretter (Regulation No. 123 of 2024) Milj ø verndepartements forskrift om avfallsh å ndtering (Environmental Regulations 2023)

Helsedirektoratet (Health Bureau): Leading the formulation of public health policies. Mattilsynet (Food Safety Authority): Responsible for product compliance review and market supervision. Milj ø direktoratet (Environmental Protection Agency): Supervise the implementation of recycling obligations and environmental taxes. Lungemedisinsk forecasting: provides support for health risk research. Norsk Dampselskap (Norwegian Steam Association): an industry representative organization that participates in policy negotiations.