Laws
Tobacco Control Act, No. 6/2002 (as amended)
COMMENTS: The Tobacco Control Act 2002, Act No. 6/2002, is the primary tobacco control law in Iceland. It governs, among other things, smoke free environments; tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship; and tobacco packaging and labeling. Both the Original Language version and the English translation of the law include amendments through May 2018 (Act No. 47/2018).
Regulations No. 236 of 2003 on Warning Labelling on Tobacco and Measurement and Maximum Yields of Harmful Substances
COMMENTS: Regulations No. 236 of 2003 on warning labelling on tobacco and measurement and maximum yields of harmful substances were issued under the Tobacco Control Act of 2002, and implement provisions on health warnings on tobacco products and measurement and yields of harmful substances. These regulations were repealed by Regulations No. 790 of 2011.
Regulations No. 326 of 2007 on Smoking Restrictions
COMMENTS: Regulations No. 326 of 2007 on smoking restrictions were issued under the Tobacco Control Act of 2002, and implement provisions on smoking in indoor workplaces, public transportation, and indoor public places.
Regulations No. 325 of 2007 on Retail Sale of Tobacco
COMMENTS: Regulations No. 325 of 2007 on retail sale of tobacco were issued under the Tobacco Control Act of 2002 and regulate the retail sale of tobacco, including point of sale advertising and product display.
Regulations No. 1250 of 2011 Amending Regulations No. 790/2011 Warning Labelling on Tobacco Products and Measurement and Maximum Yields of Harmful Substances
COMMENTS: Regulations No. 1250 of 2011 amend Article 3 of Regulations No. 790 of 2011.
Regulations No. 790 of 2011 on Picture and Text Warnings on Tobacco and Measurements of the Maximum Harmful Tobacco Substances
COMMENTS: Regulations No. 790 of 2011 on Picture and Text Warnings on Tobacco and Measurements of the Maximum Harmful Tobacco Substances were issued under the Tobacco Control Act of 2002, and implement provisions on health warnings on tobacco products and measurement and yields of harmful substances. These regulations require pictorial warnings.
Regulation No. 803 of 2018 for Notifications to the Consumer Agency for the Marketing of Electronic Cigarettes and Refill Containers
COMMENTS: Regulation No. 803 of 2018 was repealed by Regulation No. 992 of 2022.
Act on Electronic Cigarettes and Refill Containers for Electronic Cigarettes, No. 87/2018
COMMENTS: The Act on Electronic Cigarettes and Refill Containers for Electronic Cigarettes, No. 87/2018, is the primary law regulating e-cigarettes, including their use in public, restrictions on advertising and promotion, and requirements related to packaging and labeling and disclosures.
The Act was subsequently amended by Act No. 56/2022.
Regulation No. 255 of 2019 on the Labeling of Packaging of Electronic Cigarettes and Refills and the Content of Informational Material That Must Be Included With Electronic Cigarettes and Refills
COMMENTS: Regulation No. 255 of 2019 was repealed by Regulation No. 991 of 2022.
Act Amending the Act on Electronic Cigarettes and Refill Containers for Electronic Cigarettes (No. 87/2018), No. 56/2022
COMMENTS: Act No. 56/2022 amends Act No. 87/2018 to cover nicotine products in addition to e-cigarettes and refill containers. Among the changes is a new title - Act on Nicotine Products, Electronic Cigarettes and Refill Containers for Electronic Cigarettes.
Regulation No. 991 of 2022 on the Labeling of Packaging of Nicotine Products, Electronic Cigarettes and Refills for Them
COMMENTS: Regulation No. 991 of 2022 details the requirements of health warnings and other information required on the packaging of nicotine products, e-cigarettes, and refill containers. It repeals Regulation No. 255 of 2019.
Regulation No. 992 of 2022 on Marketing Notifications, Licensing, and the Ingredients of Nicotine Products, Electronic Cigarettes, and Refills Containing Nicotine
COMMENTS: Regulation No. 992 of 2022 details notification requirements, retail licensing requirements, and maximum nicotine concentration. It repeals Regulation No. 803 of 2018.
Regulation No. 1318 of 2022 on the (1st) Amendment of Regulation No. 992 of 2022
COMMENTS: Regulation No. 1318 of 2022 amends Regulation No. 992 of 2022 with regard to licensing fees and requirements for e-cigarette retailers.
Regulation No. 1153 of 2023 on the (2nd) Amendment of Regulation No. 992 of 2022
COMMENTS: Regulation No. 1153 of 2023 imposes additional device requirements on e-cigarettes and refill containers.
