Last updated: March 9, 2020
Regulated Contents in Cigarettes
Are contents and/or ingredients of cigarettes regulated?
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the issue of regulation of cigarette ingredients is not applicable.
Are cigarette emissions regulated?
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the issue of regulation of cigarette emissions is not applicable.
Sugars and sweeteners (other than those added to replace sugars lost during the curing process)
Examples of sugars and sweeteners include: glucose, molasses, honey and sorbitol.
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the issue of regulation of cigarette ingredients, including sugars and sweeteners, is not applicable.
Menthol, mint or spearmint (including analogues and derivatives)
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the issue of regulation of cigarette ingredients, including menthol, mint and spearmint, is not applicable.
Spices and herbs (excluding mint)
Examples include: cinnamon and ginger.
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the issue of regulation of cigarette ingredients, including spices and herbs, is not applicable.
Other flavorings (not covered above)
Includes fruit flavorings. Examples of flavoring substances include benzaldehyde, maltol and vanillin.
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the issue of regulation of cigarette ingredients, including other flavorings (not covered above), is not applicable.
Ingredients that facilitate nicotine uptake
Examples include: ammonia.
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the issue of regulation of cigarette ingredients, including ingredients that facilitate nicotine uptake, is not applicable.
Ingredients which may create an impression of health benefits
Examples include: vitamins, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, fruit and vegetables (and products resulting from their processing such as fruit juices), amino acids, such as cysteine and tryptophan, and essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6.
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the issue of regulation of cigarette ingredients, including ingredients that may create an impression of health benefits, is not applicable.
Ingredients associated with energy and vitality
Examples include: caffeine, guarana, taurine and glucuronolactone.
The sale of tobacco products is prohibited in Bhutan. Tobacco products may be imported only for personal use. Therefore, the issue of regulation of cigarette ingredients, including ingredients associated with energy and vitality, is not applicable.
