Kazakhstan

The law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes in most indoor public places, workplaces and public transport. However, use is specifically permitted in designated areas of dining facilities and public transport facilities. Therefore, the regulatory status code "Some Restrictions" is given.

The Law on Advertising prohibits most forms of advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes. However, some forms likely escape the ban, such as direct person-to-person advertising and retailer incentive programs. Therefore, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law bans point of sale product display of e-cigarettes.

The law prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes without the direct participation of a salesperson or other electronic or mechanical devices. This is interpreted as prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes via the internet.

The law does not restrict e-cigarette flavors.

The law does not restrict the use of ingredients or additives in e-cigarettes.

The law does not currently require health warnings on e-cigarette product packaging.

The law lists information that is required on each product package, such as the legal minimum sales age. In addition, the law prohibits information that directly or indirectly misleads the consumer, including such words as "low tar content," "mild," "very mild," "smooth," "extra," "ultra" or other word combinations, including those in foreign languages, any terms, descriptions, signs, symbols, or other markings creating a false impression that specific products and/or methods of consumption are less harmful than other products and/or methods of consumption, or which elicit an association with food products (food additives), including fruits, berries, and confections.

The maximum permissible level of nicotine content in e-cigarettes is 1 mg/cm3.

The law does not specify any device requirements.

The law requires manufacturers and importers to annually provide reports of the results of laboratory studies on maximum nicotine levels in all e-cigarettes.

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes within buildings or on the premises of healthcare or educational organizations, physical exercise/health improvement, sports and athletic facilities and stadiums; on the premises of stores that sell goods for children; and on the grounds and within the premises of railway stations, bus terminals, airports, seaports, river ports, and metro subway stations designated for providing services related to the transportation of passengers (except for duty-free sales).

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes via vending machines.