Country regulatory reports - Vape regulation

Philippines: e-cigarette regulation, January 2023

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 3rd January 2023

This report provides a detailed summary of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigarettes in the Philippines, covering all policy areas ...

Lebanon: e-cigarette regulation, December 2022

Written by Mohamed Yousef | 20th December 2022

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework for e-cigarettes and related products in Lebanon, covering all policy areas ...

Australia: e-cigarette regulation, December 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 5th December 2022

This report offers an in-depth look at Australia's regulatory regime for e-cigarettes, covering both federal and state-level regulation ...

Canada: e-cigarette regulation, November 2022

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 22nd November 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes and related products in Canada; it analyses federal polices, so should be read in conjunction with the ECigIntelligence provincial and territorial tracker...

China: e-cigarette regulation, November 2022

Written by ECigIntelligence | 15th November 2022

In 2022, China finalised regulating e-cigarettes and imposed strict control over the vaping industry. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current framework in place for such products, covering all policy areas ...

Malaysia: e-cigarette regulation, November 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 11th November 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes and related products in Malaysia, covering all policy areas ...

Sweden: e-cigarette regulation, November 2022

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 3rd November 2022

Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes were legalised in Sweden in 2017. Nicotine-free products are currently not regulated. This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes and related products in Sweden, covering all policy...

Moldova: e-cigarette regulation, October 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 31st October 2022

Electronic cigarettes are regulated under the Tobacco Law in Moldova. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework for e-cigarettes and their related products in Moldova ...

Iceland: e-cigarette regulation, October 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 19th October 2022

This report provides a detailed summary of the current regulatory framework in place in Iceland for e-cigarettes and related products ...

Czech Republic: e-cigarette regulation, October 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 18th October 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current, and any possible near future, regulations governing e-cigs and related products in the Czech Republic ...

Spain: e-cigarette regulation, October 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 11th October 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes and related products in Spain, covering all policy areas ...

New York: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022

Written by Berta Camps Bisbal | 27th September 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in New York for e-cigarettes and related products, as well as possible future changes to the regime ...

Italy: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 21st September 2022

This report offers a detailed up-to-date overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigs and related product in Italy, covering all policy areas from taxation and advertising to product and retail channel restrictions ...

Bosnia and Herzegovina: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022

Written by Marija Obradovic | 21st September 2022

This report offers a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework in place in Bosnia and Herzegovina for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas from advertising and notification to retail channel and labelling and packaging restrictions...

Bahrain: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022

Written by Mohamed Yousef | 20th September 2022

This report offers a detailed overview of the current restrictions in place for e-cigarettes in Bahrain, as well as possible near future changes to the regulatory framework ...

Washington DC: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022

Written by Kristina Iashina | 19th September 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in Washington DC for e-cigarettes and related products, as well as possible future changes to the regime ...

South Korea: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 16th September 2022

All products derived from tobacco leaves are considered as tobacco products in South Korea. This report provides a comprehensive overview of all current and possible future regulation for e-cigarettes and related products in South Korea...

Japan: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022

Written by ECigIntelligence | 15th September 2022

This report provides an overview of the current regulatory regime in place for e-cigarettes in Japan ...

Poland: e-cigarette regulation, September 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 1st September 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in Poland for e-cigarettes and related products, as well as possible future changes to the regime ...

Armenia: e-cigarette regulation, August 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 30th August 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes and related products, as well as possible future changes to the regime ...

Albania: e-cigarette regulation, August 2022

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 12th August 2022

This report provides a complete overview of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigs and related products in Albania, covering everything from advertising and product restrictions to notification, public usage and taxation ...

Israel: e-cigarette regulation, August 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 10th August 2022

This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigs and related products in Israel, covering all policy areas from taxation, notification and labelling to advertising, product restrictions and public usage ...

Puerto Rico: e-cigarette regulation, August 2022

Written by Kristina Iashina | 9th August 2022

This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Puerto Rico, covering all areas from labelling and product restrictions to advertising, taxation and notification ...

Saudi Arabia: e-cigarette regulation, August 2022

Written by Mohamed Yousef | 5th August 2022

This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigs and related products in Saudi Arabia, covering all policy areas from taxation, notification and labelling to advertising, product restrictions and public usage ...

Azerbaijan: e-cigarette regulation, August 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 5th August 2022

This report provides an overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Azerbaijan, covering all areas from notification and taxation to advertising, labelling and sanctions ...

El Salvador: e-cigarette regulation, August 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 1st August 2022

This regulatory report offers a detailed overview of the current legal framework in place in El Salvador for e-cigarettes, covering all policy areas ...

Peru: e-cigarette regulation, July 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 13th July 2022

This report offers a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigs and related products in Peru, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising, labelling and packaging, and retail...

South Africa: e-cigarette regulation, June 2022

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 11th July 2022

This report offers a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for e-cigs and related products in South Africa, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to advertising, labelling and packaging, and...

Egypt: e-cigarette regulation, July 2022

Written by ECigIntelligence | 7th July 2022

Although vapour products have been regulated since 2018 in Egypt, legal uncertainty persevered until the end of 2021. This report offers an overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigs and related products in Egypt...

France: e-cigarette regulation, July 2022

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 4th July 2022

This report details the regulatory framework for e-cigarette products in France, including age, product, packaging and advertising restrictions, public usage, notification requirements, taxation and sanctions ...

Luxembourg: e-cigarette regulation, June 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 22nd June 2022

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Luxembourg for e-cigarettes and their related products ...

Romania: e-cigarette regulation, June 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 16th June 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the regulatory framework in place for e-cigs and related products, covering all policy areas from taxation and notification to retail channel restrictions and packaging rules ...

North Macedonia: e-cigarette regulation, June 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 7th June 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework in place for vaping in North Macedonia, covering all policy areas from packaging and advertising to taxation, notification and sanctions ...

Ireland: e-cigarette regulation, May 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 31st May 2022

The Irish government’s ongoing five-year plan includes the introduction of new rules addressing taxation, sales and advertising restrictions. This report covers all current and future regulation in the Republic ...

Greece: e-cigarette regulation, May 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 19th May 2022

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory regime in place in Greece for e-cigarettes and their relating products ...

New Zealand: e-cigarette regulation, May 2022

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 16th May 2022

All nicotine and non-nicotine vape products, including devices, were regulated in New Zealand for the first time by the 2020 Smoke-Free Act. This report covers the current framework ...

Finland: e-cigarette regulation, May 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 9th May 2022

This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Finland, covering all policy areas ...

China: e-cigarette regulation, May 2022

Written by ECigIntelligence | 6th May 2022

In November 2021, vapour products intended for the internal market were regulated as tobacco products in China. This report outlines the current regulatory regime ...

Estonia: e-cigarette regulation, April 2022

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 26th April 2022

Estonia is one of the most severe environments for the vaping industry in Europe. This report outlines the current regulatory regime in place ...

Switzerland: e-cigarette regulation, April 2022

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 21st April 2022

This report covers the current regulatory landscape for vapour products in Switzerland, together with an analysis of possible or likely future regulation ...

Kazakhstan: e-cigarette regulation, April 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 20th April 2022

Kazakhstan’s legal framework mostly equalises e-cigarette regulation with that of tobacco products. This report covers the current regulatory regime for such products ...

UK: e-cigarette regulation, April 2022

Written by Marija Obradovic | 7th April 2022

The UK has more lenient e-cigarette restrictions compared with the rest of Europe. This report provides a detailed overview of the current regulatory framework for e-cigs and related products across the UK ...

Regulatory report: Hungary, March 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 22nd March 2022

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulatory framework for vaping products in Hungary ...

Regulatory report: Kyrgyzstan, March 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 18th March 2022

Kyrgyzstan introduced e-cigarette regulation for the first time in 2021, equating vaping products with traditional tobacco products. These have been amended for 2022 ...

Regulatory report: Costa Rica, March 2022

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 15th March 2022

The report covers the current and possible future regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Costa Rica ...

Regulatory report: Colombia, March 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 12th March 2022

Colombia has no restrictions on the sale and use of e-cigarettes, and no taxation. Two proposals to regulate e-cigarettes are being considered by the Chamber of Representatives ...

Regulatory report: Paraguay, March 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 11th March 2022

E-cigarettes were regulated the same way as all tobacco products in 2015. Specific rules for e-cigarettes were introduced in 2019. Vaping is prohibited in public places. Excise duty is 20% ...

Regulatory report: Croatia, March 2022

Written by Marija Obradovic | 2nd March 2022

This regulatory report provides a comprehensive overview of the current regulations in place for e-cigarettes in Croatia, covering aspects such as taxation, labelling and packaging, public usage and more ...

Regulatory report: Argentina, March 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 1st March 2022

The sale of e-cigarettes has been banned in Argentina since 2011. Vaping is forbidden in the same public places as smoking. Several bills concerning e-cigs are unlikely to pass ...

Regulatory report: Latvia, February 2022

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 28th February 2022

Latvia transposed the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) in 2016. Since then it has submitted new regulations and is working on further proposals including a flavour ban for e-cigarettes ...

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