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is vaping allowed in spain

by Stephanie Wiegand Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Vaping in Spain: Vaping in Spain is permitted but along with some limitations. The Spanish laws on vaping are a lot similar to those of the United Kingdom. Vaping in Spain is allowed in all those areas where you can smoke without an issue.

Indoor or private facilities are required to inform whether or not there is a ban on vaping within the premises. If there is no signage about this activity, you can vape freely and no one can demand that you do not use your NANOVAP.. Places of entertainment such as bars, nightclubs or restaurants.

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Can I use my vape in Spain?

One of the main doubts that all vapers have is knowing where we can use our vape and where not. The legislation has changed a lot in recent years not only in our country, but in many parts of the world. The first thing to keep in mind is that in Spain, regulations only limit nicotine vaping in certain public spaces. Where is vaping prohibited?

What is the Royal Decree 579/2017 for vaping in Spain?

The Royal Decree 579/2017, is the legislation pertaining to the manufacture, advertising and sale of vaping products in Spain that basically translates the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into Spanish regulations, which has been effective since the 11th June 2017.

Should e-cigarettes be banned in Spain?

“There is a scarcity of dedicated shops selling e-cigarettes in Spain so a ban on online sales will prevent smokers from buying e-cigarettes and will prevent the hundreds of thousands of existing vapers from continuing to use them to prevent relapse to smoking.

Is vaping legal in all countries?

In some countries, vaping is legal to use but illegal to sell, in some other countries, you are restricted from vaping it publicly. In some countries too, Vaping can be used and sold except for nicotine-containing liquids, while in some other ones it is very Illegal to use and also Illegal to sell.

Why do vaping associations write letters to the Health Ministry in Spain?

Is e-liquid banned in Spain?

Is vaping safer than smoking?

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Are vape pens illegal in Spain?

Nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes) are legal in Spain and there are 535,200 vapers in the country, giving an adult vaping prevalence of 1.33%. Vaping devices can only be sold to those 18 and older and can be purchased without a prescription but there are legal restrictions on their use in public places.

Can you bring a disposable vape to Spain?

The use of e-cigarettes and disposables vapes is completely legal in Spain, with only a small handful of restrictions.

Can you vape in bars in Spain?

New legislation in Spain In other words, e-cigarettes are now banned in the majority of places that traditional cigarettes are banned except for privately owned bars and restaurants. The fines are pretty steep too. First offenders will be fined 30€ and repeat offenders 600€.

How many vapes can I take to Spain?

Vape devices and e-cigarettes should be packed in carry-on luggage only, with a maximum of 20 batteries. Refills and e-liquids must also be kept in hand luggage with a maximum bottle size of 100ml. You can take up to 20 batteries on board. These can be packed in your hand luggage but not in your checked baggage.

Can I pack a disposable vape in my suitcase?

Packing Your Disposable Vape Like most electronic devices, vapes contain lithium batteries which are potential fire hazards. Therefore, it can't be stored in the hold luggage of a plane and must be taken in carry-on baggage.

What countries ban vaping?

Many countries such as Brazil, Singapore, Uruguay, and India have banned e-cigarettes. Canada-wide in 2014, they were technically illegal to sell, as no nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are not regulated by Health Canada, but this is generally unenforced and they are commonly available for sale Canada-wide.

How old do you need to buy a vape in Spain?

Sales Restrictions The sale of tobacco products is prohibited to persons under the age of 18.

Can you take a vape on a plane 2022?

Electronic smoking devices are allowed only in carry-on baggage. Passengers are required to take effective measures for preventing accidental activation of the heating element of the device when transporting the devices.

Can you take a disposable vape overseas?

Can you take a vaping device on an international flight? Most airlines will have their own rules around this. Generally though, you can take a device onboard in your carry on luggage. Most wont allow you to pack a device in your checked in baggage due to battery risk.

How many disposable vapes can I take abroad?

As batteries cannot be carried in the hold of any aircraft by law, you will be required to carry them on as hand luggage like any other e-cigarette battery. You can take multiple disposable vapes away at once, just take note that the total volume of e-liquid does not exceed the 100ml limit imposed by most airlines.

Can I take a disposable vape on holiday?

We're happy to report, you can bring a disposable vape bar on a plane in your carry-on luggage or pocket. But (and it's a big but) you cannot pack a disposable vape pen in your checked luggage.

Can you take a disposable vape on a plane 2022?

Electronic smoking devices are allowed only in carry-on baggage.

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Why do vaping associations write letters to the Health Ministry in Spain?

Several vaping and anti-smoking associations write letters to the Health Ministry in Spain, in response to the harsh regulations put forward by the government.

Is e-liquid banned in Spain?

As a result of the above, in a few months’ time the sale of atomizers of over 2ml, and e-liquid containers of above 10ml, will be banned across the country. However this is not all, the Spanish government has prepared a new bill, which if implemented would prohibit the sale of all vaping related products online.

Is vaping safer than smoking?

After the renowned study published last year by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK, which found vaping to be at least 95% safer than smoking, many public health experts around the world have been advocating for the use of e-cigarettes as harm reduction tools for smoking cessation. In the UK, where the products have been endorsed as such, latest data has shown that the country is reporting the lowest number of smokers ever recorded.

Is vaping legal in Spain?

Yes vaping is allowed in Spain and they are sold in some phamacies. It is worth noting however that it is illegal in Spain to sell electronic cigarettes containing nicotine so most of what you see in Spain does not contain nicotine. I recommend ordering online from UK or maybe even Gibraltar.

Can you vape in Spain?

You are allowed to vape in Spain, there is no specific law about it, it is simply not regulated, as in many, if not most of the countrys in the world. In public places, bars restaurants it is forbidden to smoke. If you want to vape, you must have permission from the manager of the establishment. So far, all the restaurants and bars where I asked the waiter, if I may vape, allways gave me permission to do so, stating that it isn´t forbidden by law.

Why do vaping associations write letters to the Health Ministry in Spain?

Several vaping and anti-smoking associations write letters to the Health Ministry in Spain, in response to the harsh regulations put forward by the government.

Is e-liquid banned in Spain?

As a result of the above, in a few months’ time the sale of atomizers of over 2ml, and e-liquid containers of above 10ml, will be banned across the country. However this is not all, the Spanish government has prepared a new bill, which if implemented would prohibit the sale of all vaping related products online.

Is vaping safer than smoking?

After the renowned study published last year by the Royal College of Physicians in the UK, which found vaping to be at least 95% safer than smoking, many public health experts around the world have been advocating for the use of e-cigarettes as harm reduction tools for smoking cessation. In the UK, where the products have been endorsed as such, latest data has shown that the country is reporting the lowest number of smokers ever recorded.

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