A ban on the sale of liquids for electronic smoking devices and flavored tobacco substitutes came into force in Latvia at the start of the year. At the same time, as of this year, smoking products are allowed to be purchased by those under the age of 20.
However, some traders are circumventing this ban by simply selling tobacco substitutes and flavorings separately. They are sold as a food additive, which is not prohibited by law.
Starting this year, e-cigarettes with flavo...