E-cigarette and vape rules in Poland (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: It is banned to supply e-cigarettes and refills to anyone under 18. Vaping is banned in a long list of public places, including bars, restaurants and public transport. Nicotine liquid is limited to 20 mg/ml.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age to buyBuying or using e-cigarettesIt is banned to supply tobacco products, nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes or refill containers to anyone under 18. Sellers may ask for proof of age. [1]
Flavour restrictionsBuying or using e-cigarettes⚠ Not yet verified
Where vaping is bannedBuying or using e-cigarettesVaping is banned in healthcare facilities, schools and other education units, universities, workplaces, culture and leisure buildings open to the public, bars and restaurants, public passenger transport and passenger facilities, at public transport stops, in sports buildings, on playgrounds, and in other rooms open to the public. [1]
Nicotine strength limitBuying or using e-cigarettesNicotine liquid may contain at most 20 mg of nicotine per ml. Refill containers hold at most 10 ml. Disposable e-cigarettes and disposable cartridges or tanks hold at most 2 ml. [1]
Disposable vapesBuying or using e-cigarettesDisposable e-cigarettes and disposable cartridges may hold at most 2 ml of liquid. Refill containers may hold at most 10 ml. No outright ban on disposable e-cigarettes is stated. [1]

Notes

  • The flavour ban read in the Act is for tobacco products. A flavour ban for e-liquids was not confirmed.
  • Art. 5a allows some exceptions, for example designated rooms in certain places. They were not summarised here.
  • Only the size is limited; no ban on disposable e-cigarettes was found in the Act text read.

Sources

  1. Dziennik Ustaw (Kancelaria Sejmu / eli.gov.pl): Obwieszczenie Marszałka Sejmu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 1 września 2026 r. w sprawie ogłoszenia jednolitego tekstu ustawy o ochronie zdrowia przed następstwami używania tytoniu i wyrobów tytoniowych (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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