Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs Erkki Keldo did not approve the draft legislation aimed at restricting the use of nicotine products among young people, as he found that the changes could significantly impact local producers and importers, and the explanatory memorandum of the draft did not provide sufficient impact analysis or justifications for the proposed restrictions. (translated)
According to Mait Palts, the head of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the government's planned tightening of the e-cigarette market may actually increase the activities of the black market, where dangerous and restricted products circulate, including flavored nicotine products aimed at minors. (translated)
Eesti Justiits- ja digiministeerium on esitanud eelnõu, mille eesmärk on karmistada nikotiinitoodete müüki, et vähendada noorte ligipääsu ohtlikele toodetele, kehtestada ranged nõuded maitseainete kasutamisele ja tõsta trahve seaduse rikkumise eest. #nikotiinitooted #e-sigarett #justiitsministeerium
