Last updated: February 3, 2020
Main Policies
Sale of heated tobacco products
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The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of heated tobacco products.
Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport
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The law defines “consumption of products made with tobacco” as the act of inhaling, exhaling, chewing, sucking or keeping lit a product made with tobacco. Therefore, existing smoking restrictions are interpreted to apply to HTPs. The law prohibits smoking in indoor workplaces, indoor public places, and public transport, except for: 1) enclosed private office space that is not shared with other workers and is not used for public services; 2) clubs for smokers of tobacco products; and 3) tobacco shops. Smoking is also prohibited on outdoor patios, terraces, and balconies of healthcare facilities and primary and secondary educational facilities, and under areas covered with a roof that are intended for public gathering. Sub-national jurisdictions may enact smoke free laws that are more stringent than the national law.
Advertising and promotion (excluding point of sale product display)
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The resolution bans the advertising and promotion of tobacco inserts.
The resolution bans the advertising and promotion of devices.
Sponsorship
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The resolution bans the sponsorship of tobacco inserts.
The law resolution the sponsorship of devices.
Point of sale product display
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The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Sale of heated tobacco products via the internet
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The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Sale of heated tobacco products via vending machines
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The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Flavors
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The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of HTPs. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Specified ingredients/additives
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The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of HTPs. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Health warnings on product packaging
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The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Other product packaging and labeling requirements
related litigation
The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Manufacturer/importer disclosure and/or notification requirements
related litigation
The resolution bans the import, distribution, and sale of HTPs. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
