Georgia

The law applies existing smoking restrictions to HTPs. The law prohibits smoking in “any building and other structures.” However, the law provides several exceptions, including, but not limited to, penitentiaries, cigar bars, casinos, in the transit zone of an airport, in pre-trial detention cells, in designated areas of inpatient psychiatric facilities and palliative care facilities, and in designated areas of higher educational, vocational medical and pharmaceutical facilities. The law prohibits smoking in most public transport, but allows smoking in the open space of a boat or other vessel.

Because tobacco inserts are included within the definition of “tobacco products,” the same advertising restrictions that apply to tobacco products also apply to tobacco inserts. The law prohibits most forms of tobacco advertising.

The law prohibits most forms of advertising and promotion of devices.

The law prohibits the direct and indirect sponsorship by a manufacturer, importer or retailer of tobacco products, which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts. However, the definition of “sponsorship” is limited to those contributions made in exchange for the advertising of goods manufactured by the sponsor. Therefore, contributions not made in exchange for advertising, such as so-called “corporate social responsibility” donations, are allowed. Thus, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law prohibits the direct and indirect sponsorship by a manufacturer, importer or retailer of tobacco accessories and/or tobacco devices, which, by definition, includes HTP devices. However, the definition of “sponsorship” is limited to those contributions made in exchange for the advertising of goods manufactured by the sponsor. Therefore, contributions not made in exchange for advertising, such as so-called “corporate social responsibility” donations, are allowed. Thus, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law prohibits the display of tobacco products, which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts, inside points of sale, with an exception provided for duty-free zones at airports. As a result of this exception, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law prohibits the display of tobacco accessories and/or devices for tobacco use, which, by definition, includes HTP devices, inside points of sale, with an exception provided for duty-free zones at airports. As a result of this exception, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law bans the sale of tobacco products, which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts, via the internet.

The law bans the sale of tobacco accessories and/or devices for tobacco use, which, by definition, include HTP devices, via the internet. However, the law permits the sale of HTP devices where the trademarks and/or names of the products of tobacco business entities are not applied. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law bans the sale of tobacco products, which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts, via vending machines.

The law bans the sale of tobacco accessories and/or devices for tobacco use, which, by definition, include HTP devices, via vending machines.

The law grants authority to the Government of Georgia to regulate contents (including flavors) of tobacco products, which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts. However, the Government has not issued such regulations; therefore, flavors of HTPs are not currently regulated.

The law does not restrict or prohibit ingredients and additives for use in HTPs.

The law requires that text-only health warnings must be placed on all packaging for tobacco inserts. The warning must cover a minimum of 30% of the total area of the side of the packaging including frames of the warning.

Beginning on January 1, 2025, the law will require both text and picture health warnings for tobacco inserts.

The law does not address health warnings on packaging for devices; therefore, health warnings on packaging for devices are not required.

The law prohibits false, misleading information or information creating a false impression about the properties of a tobacco product, its harmful effects, or about harmful substances emitted on the packaging of tobacco inserts.

The law does not address other product packaging and labeling requirements for devices.

The law requires that manufacturers and importers of tobacco inserts must notify the Ministry of Labor, Health, and Social Affairs about the products they are planning to bring into Georgian market. The notification must include a detailed description of the product, instructions for use, and information about the ingredients of these tobacco products and emitted substances.

The law bans the sale of tobacco inserts and devices in any type of medical, sports, and cultural facilities, and at childcare and educational facilities. Sales are also prohibited within a 50-meter radius of childcare and educational facilities.