Regulatory Framework
Last updated: April 18, 2026
Are e-cigarettes partly or entirely regulated under tobacco control laws?
Yes
Analysis
E-cigarettes are regulated under the Tobacco Act (No. 549/2016)
Are e-cigarettes partly or entirely regulated under medicine or pharmaceutical laws?
Yes
Analysis
The Tobacco Act does not apply to products that have been granted a marketing authorization referred to in Sec. 21 of the Medicines Act or that are subject to Sec. 2(4) of the Medicines Act, or to products covered by the Medical Devices Act (No. 629/2010).
