2FIRSTS | Italy and Greece Oppose Ireland’s Nicotine Product Bill, Raising EU Regulatory Concerns
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Italy and Greece oppose Ireland's stricter nicotine rules, citing EU market coordination concerns.Summary
Ireland plans to introduce stricter rules covering nicotine products such as vapes and nicotine pouches, with measures on packaging, marketing and sales. Italy and Greece have objected, arguing that the measures could undermine EU market coordination and the free movement of goods. The dispute underscores a broader tension between national public‑health objectives and EU single‑market principles, and reflects growing fragmentation in nicotine regulation across member states.
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