Last updated: December 8, 2020

Regulatory Framework

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

Yes
Analysis

The use of e-cigarettes is regulated under Royal Decree No. 56, Anti-Smoking Law and Executive Regulations of the Anti-Smoking Law.

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

No
Analysis

E-cigarettes are not regulated under medicine or pharmaceutical laws.

Are e-cigarettes partly or entirely regulated under any other laws?

Yes
Analysis

E-cigarettes are regulated under Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) Controls and Requirements for Electronic Smoking Devices and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) Technical Regulations for Electronic Smoking Devices.