Last updated: January 9, 2023

Regulatory Framework

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

Yes
Analysis

E-cigarettes are primarily regulated under Law No. 4059 RS on Tobacco Control (2010) (as amended by Law No. 859-IIC, May 2017).

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

In addition to being regulated under Law No. 4059 RS on Tobacco Control, e-cigarette advertising is also regulated under Law No. 1228 on Advertising (as amended), Law No. 860-IIS on Changes to the Law on Advertising, and Law No. 863-IIS on Changes to the Law on Broadcasting.