Sixteen EU countries, led by the Netherlands, are urging the European Commission to revise the 2011 tobacco taxation law to include vaping products, which are currently not adequately regulated. The lack of uniformity in taxation and rules across member states is distorting the single market, prompting calls for urgent action. The update, initially due by the end of 2022, is seen as essential to address the evolving tobacco industry landscape and ensure fair competition.
