Country regulatory reports - Vape regulation

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 ...

Regulatory report: Austria, February 2022

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 16th February 2022

Austrian legislation regulates both nicotine-free and nicotine-containing e-cigarette products. This report includes the latest updates and proposals for regulation and the result of some court appeals ...

Regulatory report: Chile, February 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 16th February 2022

Up to now, Chile has had one of the toughest regimes in the world for e-cigarettes – but that could be about to change under an incoming government with a different approach ...

Regulatory report: Belarus, February 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 8th February 2022

Belarus introduced e-cigarette regulation for the first time in 2019, equating vaping products with traditional tobacco products. These have been amended for 2022 ...

Regulatory report: Indonesia, January 2022

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 25th January 2022

The e-cigarette landscape in Indonesia is likely to experience some significant changes as the National Standardisation Agency of Indonesia (BSN) is going to announce new national standards for e-liquids soon ...

Regulatory report: Germany, January 2022

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 19th January 2022

The Tobacco and Related Products Act came into force on 20th May 2016, bringing the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) framework into German law. This report provides an overview of the current regulatory regime ...

Regulatory report: Denmark, January 2022

Written by Marija Obradovic | 12th January 2022

The coming year will be very intense for Denmark's vaping industry in terms of compliance, with a number of changes coming into play. This report covers all current and near-future restrictions for vaping products ...

Regulatory report: Netherlands, January 2022

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 10th January 2022

The Dutch government continues to implement all the anti-tobacco requirements of the National Prevention Agreement (NPA). This report details current and near future vaping regulations in the Netherlands ...

Regulatory report: Venezuela, November 2021

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 29th November 2021

This report considers and explains everything that is covered by Venezuela’s first regulation on e-cigarettes, which was implemented in March 2021 – and notes some of the things it does not cover ...

Regulatory report: Portugal, November 2021

Written by Fernanda Tucunduva | 12th November 2021

In Portugal nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are regulated in accord with the EU Tobacco Products Directive. Taxation is among the highest in Europe, advertising is banned and public usage is restricted ...

Regulatory report: Iceland, November 2021

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 4th November 2021

The Icelandic government passed a law in 2018 to specifically regulate e-cigarettes for the first time. Though Iceland is not a member of the EU, the regulatory framework essentially mirrors the EU’s TPD ...

Regulatory report: Belgium, October 2021

Written by Lorenzo Guaragna | 27th October 2021

This substantially updated report offers a comprehensive overview of Belgium's regulatory framework for e-cigarettes, covering all aspects of the law and analysing both current and possible future regulation ...

Regulatory report: Kuwait, October 2021

Written by Maati Ech Chaibi El Hidaoui | 26th October 2021

Kuwait has allowed the importation and distribution of vaping products since 2016. In 2020 it introduced the use of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) current regulations for specifications, sale and use, while preparing and debating...

Regulatory report: United Arab Emirates (UAE), October 2021

Written by Maati Ech Chaibi El Hidaoui | 14th October 2021

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) legalised the use and distribution of e-cigarettes in April 2019. It regulates ingredients, labelling, taxation, advertising and retail outlets ...

Regulatory report: Ukraine, September 2021

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 22nd September 2021

This report offers an up-to-date overview of the current regulatory environment for e-cigs in Ukraine, focusing on all aspects from age and product restrictions to taxation and notification ...

Regulatory report: Georgia, August 2021

Written by Dmytro Korchahin | 30th August 2021

This report offers an overview of the regulatory regime for vaping in the republic of Georgia, covering everything from product restrictions to taxation ...

Regulatory report: Canada, August 2021

Written by Marija Obradovic | 16th August 2021

This report analyses federal policies in Canada, and should be read in conjunction with the provincial and territorial tracker ...

Regulatory report: Australia, July 2021

Written by Laura Garay Gómez | 15th July 2021

This report provides an overview of both national and state law for vaping products in Australia ...

Regulatory report: Dominican Republic, July 2021

Written by Elsa Carrasco | 8th July 2021

There is no specific current law regulating e-cigarette products in the Dominican Republic. This report outlines possible scenarios for their future regulation ...

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