The Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, Trade, and Innovation (MINTI), via the Central Market Inspectorate (IQMT), has initiated inspection campaigns designed to prevent and combat the illegal sale of electronic cigarettes to minors. According to a recent media announcement, inspections conducted during the first part of April 2026 concentrated on businesses near educational institutions that engage in the retail sale of electronic cigarettes. Inspectors verified compliance with Law No.
04/L-156 on Smoke Control concerning the sale of tobacco and similar products across several municipalities. The areas covered included Pristina, Prizren, Gjilan, Vushtrri, Ferizaj, and Viti. During these enforcement actions, inspectors examined various establishments to ensure adherence to regulations governing the sale of these items.
The focus of the checks was specifically on preventing underage access to electronic cigarettes. Authorities are actively monitoring retail points to ensure that vendors comply with established legal frameworks regarding the sale of such products. The inspections aim to enforce existing smoke control laws and curb the unauthorized distribution of electronic cigarettes to minors.
Identified violations during these rounds of inspection are being addressed by the relevant authorities.
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