No. Vaping with minors in a vehicle is prohibited in Belgium under the 2023 Tobacco Act amendments, enforced by the Federal Public Service Health. Violations risk fines up to €4,000, with stricter 2026 EU tobacco control directives impending.
Key Regulations for Vaping in a Car with Kids in Belgium
- Ban on vaping in enclosed vehicles with minors: Article 10/1 of the 2023 Tobacco Act explicitly forbids using e-cigarettes in cars when a child under 16 is present, regardless of window openness.
- Zero-tolerance for nicotine-containing products: The Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products (FAMHP) classifies nicotine e-liquids as medicinal products if >20mg/ml, triggering stricter marketing and usage rules.
- Enhanced penalties under 2026 EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) transposition: Belgium’s draft 2026 compliance law proposes doubling fines for repeat offenses and mandatory parental education programs for offenders.
Local enforcement prioritizes public health campaigns by the Flemish and Walloon regional authorities, which conduct unannounced vehicle inspections near schools. Non-nicotine vaping (e.g., CBD) remains unregulated but falls under broader smoking prohibitions if deemed hazardous to minors. Employers and childcare providers must display signage per Royal Decree (2024/12), or face administrative sanctions.