Saudi Arabia: e-cigarette regulation, March 2025

E-cigarettes are regulated in Saudi Arabia in a similar way to the European Union, as most of the EU Tobacco Products Directive technical requirements have been implemented in the country.

Recent key developments include proposed standards that would introduce changes in health warnings, packaging, device and battery requirements, and permitted flavours; push for stricter tobacco regulations that would ban sales in small shops; and include a clear definition of e-cigarettes.

This report offers a detailed analysis of the regulatory framework for e-cigarettes in Saudi Arabia, covering all policy areas from product, age and packaging restrictions, to advertising, taxation and enforcement.

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Dina Habjouqa

Legal analyst
Dina holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Alicante. She specialised in political parties and electoral systems in the Middle East, and subsequently taught international relations and political science at the University of Alicante. Dina has experience working for international consultancy firms as well as with the Jordanian public administration. Her expertise includes regulatory, legislative, and risk analysis, with focus on the MENA region.

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