{"id":4691,"date":"2023-08-14T05:54:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T09:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/?p=4691"},"modified":"2023-08-29T05:55:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T09:55:13","slug":"wva-says-hungary-proposed-vape-rules-excessive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/en_gb\/wva-says-hungary-proposed-vape-rules-excessive\/","title":{"rendered":"WVA Says Hungary Proposed Vape Rules Excessive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The World Vapers\u2019 Alliance (WVA), a global vaping consumer advocacy group, has great concern for the Hungarian Government\u2019s draft\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=v2OU6mEZsrF8RQMJ1eCY0sRs5Wqw2w67vOLSOcLpYXWNoom9bWcag-2BQymW8ePURFsRH15gm7N-2FrAnMy3qMQ3FxqaWcTm1cV83T3qhM5h-2B-2BaySd6rrmULCteDEHZ4NIDPk88h_AELWtZjInQuuwQQi428pxM4050GCF-2F7ns8QUPgBv5TK0CblDHjn9vhm62NSUl52WzY-2FvAcKSAwpXvbCAqx6cKzyLiNeY0Wkyf6CrBPBCE7AzLxoS32aGLyh8L8xwiv6o1883S-2FGWMtrh3b97sk9gcMatrxea6d0IsiAbVS5scXOuOVpwt-2BiMq5HuOpjrDSMOsiTyFein4VwFcm41aF-2Bz0LjEQxAP-2Bj-2BvoF9HkiMsYcrPj0BulQRLjK5BlijqZmko4QEkvo-2Bi2JuLBEJjAAf8GRJDpDYZaq-2F2DgIa2h99Srv9gIN5j0ihW5dz4SDlPraBZJRD0TjAGYw1ieYRbRrOHddTVU3M2eom-2BYmC-2FSHFtjERj5cAL6Li3hJpoBwRCGPZOpTIMwZvt2-2BIZp523-2FXhrw-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">decree<\/a>\u00a0which aims to amend the current regulation of nicotine pouches and vaping.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed regulations, if enacted, would introduce restrictions that may hinder access to safer alternatives for smokers and harm reduction options, according to an emailed press release.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Landl, director of the World Vapers\u2019 Alliance, said, \u201cWhile it\u2019s important to ensure the safety and proper labelling of nicotine products, it\u2019s equally crucial to avoid excessive regulation that could impede the availability of harm reduction products for smokers looking to transition away from combustible cigarettes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The proposed amendments, with a maximum nicotine content of 17mg per consumption unit reflect an approach that may inadvertently limit the appeal of nicotine pouches to smokers seeking alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>Read the full text <a href=\"https:\/\/vaporvoice.net\/2023\/08\/14\/wva-says-hungary-proposed-vape-rules-excessive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Vapers\u2019 Alliance (WVA), a global vaping consumer advocacy group, has great concern for the Hungarian Government\u2019s draft\u00a0decree\u00a0which aims to amend the current regulation of nicotine pouches and vaping. 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