Regulatory Framework
Last updated: April 16, 2026
For these Main Policies, has the government taken specific action to regulate heated tobacco products?
Yes
Analysis
In March 2021, a National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) directive instructed all relevant ministries and institutions to take immediate action to stop the use, sale, and import of HTPs. This complements Circular No. 001/21, which bans the use, sale, and import of shisha and e-cigarettes.
