Last updated: September 17, 2019
Main Policies
Sale of e-cigarettes
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes.
Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport
The law prohibits using a "tobacco product" in nearly all enclosed public places, workplaces, and means of public transportation. There is an exception for hotel guest rooms - up to 20% of rooms can be set aside for smokers. The law defines "tobacco product" to include "tobacco alternatives," which the law describes as any battery-operated device generally containing cartridges filled with nicotine. This definition is understood to include e-cigarettes. Therefore, the law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes where smoking is prohibited. Because there is not a comprehensive smoking ban, the regulatory status code "Some Restrictions" is given.
Advertising and promotion (excluding point of sale product display)
The law prohibits the advertising and promotion of "tobacco products." The law defines "tobacco product" to include "tobacco alternatives," which the law describes as any battery-operated device generally containing cartridges filled with nicotine. This definition is understood to include e-cigarettes. Therefore, the law prohibits the advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes.
Sponsorship
The law prohibits sponsorship only of "any kind of cultural, sport or commercial events." The law defines "tobacco product" to include "tobacco alternatives," which the law describes as any battery-operated device generally containing cartridges filled with nicotine. This definition is understood to include e-cigarettes. Therefore, the law prohibits the sponsorship of e-cigarettes. Because not all forms of sponsorship are prohibited, however, the regulatory status code, "Some Restrictions,is given.
Point of sale product display
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Sale of e-cigarettes via the internet
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Flavors (other than tobacco flavor)
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Specified ingredients/additives
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Health warnings on product packaging
The law bans the importation and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Other product packaging and labeling requirements
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Maximum nicotine concentration
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Device requirements
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Manufacturer/importer disclosures and/or notification requirements
The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
