Bulgaria
Restricted
Last Updated: 2026-10
Online Sales
Prohibited
Offline Sales
Prohibited
Legal Age
18+
Ban Scope
Partial
Policy Details
The European Union has officially approved Bulgaria's nationwide ban on disposable electronic cigarettes. On March 16, 2026, the European Commission officially announced its decision to approve Bulgaria's ban on the sale and distribution of disposable electronic cigarettes.
Allowed Product Types
Pod SystemRefillable
Purchase Channels
Specialty StoreConvenience StoreOnline
Required Certifications
EU TPD
Complete Policy Details
Sales Bans
National ban on disposable electronic cigarettes
Latest Developments
The European Union has officially approved Bulgaria's nationwide ban on disposable electronic cigarettes. On March 16, 2026, the European Commission officially announced its decision to approve Bulgaria's ban on the sale and distribution of disposable electronic cigarettes.
Competent Authorities
-Bulgarian Ministry of Health: Policy formulation, product notification reception, health warning management
-Bulgarian Ministry of Finance: Tax Policy, Consumption Tax Collection
-Customs Agency of Bulgaria: Receipt of Inventory Declaration and Enforcement of Prohibitions
-Bulgarian Consumer Protection Commission: Enforcement of Advertising and Sales Violations
-European Commission: Final review for approving ban on disposable electronic cigarettes