Last updated: December 8, 2025

Regulatory Framework

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

Yes
Analysis

Because tobacco alternatives, which include e-cigarettes, are considered tobacco products under Law No. 174, the provisions in the law regulating tobacco products apply to e-cigarettes as well.

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 regulation under Law No. 174, e-cigarettes are subject to Ministry of Finance Resolution No. 877/2015 on Import and Sale Licensing System for E-cigarettes and Electronic Hookahs.