E-cigarette vaping in Greece

In Greece, e-cigarettes are allowed. The country has established a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes. Under this framework, online sales of e-cigarettes are permitted, and they are available through general retail outlets across the country. Health claims related to e-cigarette use are allowed under certain conditions, provided they comply with existing regulations. Advertising restrictions apply to prevent promotional activities. An excise tax is applied to e-cigarette products, amounting to up to 10% of the taxes levied on traditional cigarettes. Manufacturers and importers of e-cigarette products must notify authorities of new products prior to market entry. Packaging must include health warnings, and all containers are required to be child-resistant and tamper-proof. Additionally, sales are restricted to individuals aged 18 years and over, but there are no restrictions on flavour range. The maximum nicotine concentration permitted is 20 mg/ml, and tank capacity is limited to 2 ml or less, in accordance with EU rules.
As of 2023, there were approximately 176,800 current vapers in Greece. The adult current e-cigarette vaping prevalence was estimated to be 2% and the daily prevalence of e-cigarette use among adults was 1.6% in 2023. For reference, 27% of adults in 2017 reported having tried e-cigarettes at least once. Public perception data collected also in 2017 showed that 65% of respondents believed e-cigarettes to be harmful or more harmful than traditional cigarettes, 19% considered them less harmful, and 16% had no idea.