Last updated: March 4, 2020

Regulatory Framework

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

Yes
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Analysis

The use of e-cigarettes is regulated under Law No. 18.256 on Smoking Control Regulations and Decree No. 284/008, which contain regulations under Law No. 18.256.

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 banned under Decree No. 534/009 Banning E-Cigarettes, as amended by Decree No. 299/2017.