Los cigarrillos electrónicos son legales en Croacia bajo regulaciones y lineamientos específicos. Están disponibles en comercios generales y pueden adquirirse por internet, aunque la venta a través de máquinas expendedoras está prohibida. Las normativas introducidas exigen la notificación de nuevos productos, envases a prueba de niños y de manipulación, así como advertencias sanitarias en los empaques. La venta está restringida a personas mayores de 18 años y existen límites legales para su uso en espacios públicos. Si bien no hay restricciones en cuanto a la variedad de sabores, el contenido de nicotina debe ser igual o inferior a 20 mg/mL y la capacidad del depósito no debe superar los 2 mL. Según datos de 2023, había aproximadamente 68,400 vapeadores actuales en Croacia, lo que representa una prevalencia de vapeo actual en adultos del 2%. Entre las mujeres, la prevalencia fue del 1.3%, y del 0.9% entre los hombres (con base en datos de 2019). La prevalencia de vapeo diario en adultos fue del 1.2% en general, con un 0.5% en mujeres y un 1.1% en hombres. Una encuesta realizada en 2017 sobre la percepción de los daños de los cigarrillos electrónicos reveló que el 51% de los encuestados en el país consideraba que los cigarrillos electrónicos son igual de dañinos o más dañinos que los cigarrillos convencionales, el 32% pensaba que no son dañinos o son menos dañinos, y el 17% no estaba seguro.
Prevalencia
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.1% | 2A A |
| 2021 | 0.88% | 2B |
| 2023 | 2% | 2C |
| 2023 | 12% | 2D |
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-hrv.pdf?sfvrsn=29831ae2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025.
- European Commission. (2021). Special Eurobarometer 506: Attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco and electronic cigarettes (S2240_506_ENG). European Commission. http://data.europa.eu/88u/dataset/S2240_506_ENG
- European Commission. (2024). Special Eurobarometer 539: Attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco and related products [Dataset]. European Commission. https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2995
- Stanju u području ovisnosti u općoj populaciji Republike Hrvatske 2023 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
- Adults survey: European Health Interview Survey , 2019; National, ages 15+
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.3% | 2A A |
| 2023 | 13.5% | 2B |
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-hrv.pdf?sfvrsn=29831ae2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025.
- Stanju u području ovisnosti u općoj populaciji Republike Hrvatske 2023 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
- Adults survey: European Health Interview Survey , 2019; National, ages 15+
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.9% | 2A A |
| 2023 | 10.5% | 2B |
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-hrv.pdf?sfvrsn=29831ae2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025.
- Stanju u području ovisnosti u općoj populaciji Republike Hrvatske 2023 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
- Adults survey: European Health Interview Survey , 2019; National, ages 15+
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.8% | 3A A |
| 2023 | 1.2% | 3B B |
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-hrv.pdf?sfvrsn=29831ae2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025.
- European Commission. (2024). Special Eurobarometer 539: Attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco and related products [Dataset]. European Commission. https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2995
- Adults survey: European Health Interview Survey , 2019; National, ages 15+
- E-cigarettes with nicotine
- European Commission. (2021). Special Eurobarometer 506: Attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco and electronic cigarettes (S2240_506_ENG). European Commission. http://data.europa.eu/88u/dataset/S2240_506_ENG
- Stanju u području ovisnosti u općoj populaciji Republike Hrvatske 2023 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276
- European Commission. (2024). Special Eurobarometer 539: Attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco and related products [Dataset]. European Commission. https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2995
- WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-hrv.pdf?sfvrsn=29831ae2_3&download=true. Accessed: 4 August 2025.
- E-cigarettes with nicotine
- Adults survey: European Health Interview Survey , 2019; National, ages 15+
Promoción de productos
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | Sí | A |
| 2020 | Sí | B |
- Allowed or banned at place of sale or allowed or banned in all media.
- There are restrictions on advertising.
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
- There are restrictions on advertising.
Regulación
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | Permitidos | |
| 2024 | Permitidos | 1B |
- Data cross-referenced where possible using the following sources :1. Vapetrotter website. Available at: https://www.vapetrotter.com/laws/ ; 2. Global tobacco control website. Available at:https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/node/14052 ; 3. Tobacco Control Laws website. Available at : https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
- Data cross-referenced where possible using the following sources :1. Vapetrotter website. Available at: https://www.vapetrotter.com/laws/ ; 2. Global tobacco control website. Available at:https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/node/14052 ; 3. Tobacco Control Laws website. Available at : https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/
Disponibilidad
- Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=74. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
Regulaciones y restricciones
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | Sí | |
| 2020 | Sí | 1A |
- Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=74. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | Sí | |
| 2020 | Sí | 1A |
- Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=74. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | Sí | |
| 2024 | Sí | 2A |
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sí: 18 años | 1A |
| 2020 | Sí: 18 años | 1B |
- https://ec.europa.eu/health/tobacco/products/revision_en
- Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=74. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | Sí | |
| 2024 | Sí Igual o menor a 20 mg/ml. | 2A |
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | Sí | |
| 2020 | Sí | 1A |
- Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=74. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | Sí | |
| 2020 | Sí 2 ml o menos | 1A |
- Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=74. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
- Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=74. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
- Anti Smoking Global Index. Vaping Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 22 July 2025.
- Ingredients that are not harmful to health are advised.
Percepción del daño
- Reference: European Commission (2017). Special Eurobarometer 458: Attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco and electronic cigarettes Available at: http://data.europa.eu/euodp/en/data/dataset/S2146_87_1_458_ENG
- Question asked in this survey did not compare harmfulness with cigarettes. The question used was 'Do you think they are harmful to the health of people who use them?' 51% - YES, 32% - NO, 17% DON'T KNOW