Germany bans cigarette alternative with menthol

Tobacco products in which the tobacco is not burned, but only heated, may not contain characteristic flavorings such as menthol from July 23 in Germany. This is provided for in a draft law to be passed by the cabinet on Feb. 15, which is available to Europe.Table. The law is intended to implement a corresponding EU directive. As of July 23, the products with characteristic flavoring substances may no longer be manufactured in Germany. Until Oct. 23, products that are still in stock may be sold off.