{"id":4692,"date":"2023-08-14T05:55:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T09:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/?p=4692"},"modified":"2023-08-29T05:56:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T09:56:33","slug":"new-hungarian-rules-may-backfire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/en_gb\/new-hungarian-rules-may-backfire\/","title":{"rendered":"New Hungarian Rules May Backfire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/technical-regulation-information-system.ec.europa.eu\/en\/notification\/24361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proposed amendments<\/a> to Hungary\u2019s rules on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches may hinder access to safer alternatives for smokers, according to the World Vapers\u2019 Alliance (WVA).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile it\u2019s important to ensure the safety and proper labeling 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 said WVA Director Michael Landl in a <a href=\"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/en_gb\/hungarys-proposed-decree-on-nicotine-pouches-and-vaping-raises-concerns-over-excessive-regulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed amendments, with a maximum nicotine content of 17 mg per consumption unit, reflect an approach that may inadvertently limit the appeal of nicotine pouches to smokers seeking alternatives, according to critics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMoreover, the WVA expresses concerns about the potential implications of the draft decree\u2019s proposed modifications to vaping product regulations,\u201d the organization wrote. \u201cThe amendments, which target unit packet definitions, nicotine amounts and labeling requirements, could impose unwarranted restrictions on vaping products. 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