Last updated: September 17, 2019

Regulatory Framework

Are e-cigarettes partly or entirely regulated under tobacco control laws?

Yes
Analysis

E-cigarettes are regulated under Decision No. 1/207 Concerning Withdrawal and Banning of Importation and Trading of E-cigarettes and E-waterpipe. This decision was issued by the Ministry of Public Health and is based, in part, on Law No. 174 dated September 3, 2011 Concerning Tobacco Control and Regulation of Tobacco Products’ Manufacturing, Packaging and Advertising.

Are e-cigarettes partly or entirely regulated under medicine or pharmaceutical laws?

Yes
Analysis

E-cigarettes are regulated under Decision No. 1/207 Concerning Withdrawal and Banning of Importation and Trading of E-cigarettes and E-waterpipe. This decision was issued by the Ministry of Public Health and is based, in part, on Pharmacy Law No. 367 dated August 1, 1994 and its amendments.