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.