President Petr Pavel yesterday signed an amendment on the protection of public health that will end the sale of heated tobacco products with flavors. The law, which is based on a mandatory EU directive, will take effect on Oct. 23. Retailers will not have a transition period to sell off remaining stocks. The EU directive from last June banned placing on the market tobacco products with a characteristic flavor or containing aromas in any of their components, such as filters, papers, packaging, capsules, or any technical elements that allow changing the smell or taste of the tobacco products in question or changing the intensity of the smoke. The ban, which already exists for cigarettes and ha... [Read more]