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Amendments announced
- Excise duty on alcohol goes up in 2024
- Higher consumption tax on non-alcoholic drinks
- Excise duty on tobacco to go up extra in April 2024
- Security of smart devices must be improved
- Supermarkets may no longer sell cigarettes
- USB-C mandatory for all portable devices
- Registration duty for tobacco outlets
- Digital register for second-hand traders
- Ban on cash payments over €3,000
- Doorstep sales only binding after written consent
- Preventing child labour
Amendments in force
- Ban on plastic cups and containers for takeaway
- Ban on flavoured e-cigarettes
- Distance selling of cigarettes and cigars banned
- Producers and importers must collect discarded clothing
- EU Digital Markets Act protects businesses and consumers against tech giants
- Deposit on beverage cans
- Excise duty on tobacco up in April 2023