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Advertising Ban for E-Cigarettes and Tobacco Products: Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe Tightens Standard for Online Shop Banners

29. April 2026 Rechtsprechung

Higher Regional Court (Oberlandesgericht) of Karlsruhe, Judgment of 8 April 2026 – 6 U 1/26 The advertising ban…

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EU Battery Regulation and E-Cigarettes: What Happens to Existing Stock After 18 February 2027?

27. April 2026 Regulierung

From 18 February 2027, portable batteries must, as a general rule, be readily removable and replaceable by the…

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Regional Court of Hamburg: Refill containers must not include the e-cigarette mouthpiece

13. April 2026 Rechtsprechung

By order dated April 9, 2026 (Case No. 406 HKO 21/26), the Regional Court of Hamburg issued a…

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Geplante Stoffverbote in E-Liquids

28. Februar 2026 Regulierung

Cooling Agent, Sucralose und Menthol-Verbot in E-Liquids: Handlungsbedarf für Hersteller Ein aktueller Regelungsvorschlag zur Änderung der Tabakerzeugnisverordnung (TabakerzV)…

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Cease-and-Desist Letters by Pro Rauchfrei e.V. Regarding E-Cigarette Advertising

3. Dezember 2025 Abmahnungen

Initial assessment of cease-and-desist letters from Pro Rauchfrei e.V. by a specialist attorney The association Pro Rauchfrei e.V.…

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Berlin Court of Appeal: 2+10 Systems Not Marketable

20. Mai 2025 Rechtsprechung

The Berlin Court of Appeal (Kammergericht Berlin) ruled by decision of 5 March 2025 (case no. 5 UKI…

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Regulatory Authorities Challenge Flavour Descriptions on Electronic Cigarettes

20. Juli 2023 Aufsichtsbehörden

Regulatory authorities attempt to challenge the marketability of disposable e-cigarettes. There is currently a growing trend of regulatory…

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Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court: Disposable E-Cigarettes with Draw-Activation Deemed Child-Resistant

17. Januar 2022 Rechtsprechung

Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court (OLG Düsseldorf), decision of 2 January 2023, case no. 20 W 114/22 In the…

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