The law defines “tobacco product” to include “electronic tobacco heating devices” and defines “smoking” to include “inhaling” a tobacco product. Because tobacco inserts are tobacco products and the act of HTP use includes inhaling, existing restrictions on smoking tobacco products are interpreted to apply to HTPs. The law bans smoking in indoor workplaces, indoor public places, and public transport. The only exception to the ban is airports, which are permitted to have designated smoking areas within the transit and departure lounges. Because of this exception, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

Tobacco products are defined to include “a product comprised in whole or in part of tobacco such as tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves . . . that is intended for human consumption, whether . . .  inhaled . . . or ingested by any other means.” Therefore, existing tobacco product advertising and promotion provisions are interpreted to apply to HTP inserts. The law prohibits most forms of tobacco product advertising and promotion. However, because some forms may escape the ban, such as reverse brand stretching retailer incentive programs, and some forms of cross-border advertising, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

The law defines “tobacco product” to include “electronic tobacco heating devices.” Therefore, existing tobacco product advertising and promotion restrictions apply to HTP devices. The law prohibits most forms of tobacco product advertising and promotion. However, because some forms may escape the ban, such as reverse brand stretching retailer incentive programs, and some forms of cross-border advertising, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.

Tobacco products are defined to include “a product comprised in whole or in part of tobacco such as tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves . . . that is intended for human consumption, whether . . .  inhaled . . . or ingested by any other means.” Therefore, existing tobacco sponsorship restrictions are interpreted to apply to HTP inserts. Although sponsorship by the tobacco industry is not prohibited, publicity of the sponsorship is prohibited. 

The law defines “tobacco product” to include “electronic tobacco heating devices.” Therefore, existing tobacco sponsorship restrictions apply to HTP devices. Although sponsorship by the tobacco industry is not prohibited, publicity of the sponsorship is prohibited. 

Tobacco products are defined to include “a product comprised in whole or in part of tobacco such as tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves . . . that is intended for human consumption, whether . . .  inhaled . . . or ingested by any other means.” Therefore, existing point of sale product display provisions are interpreted to apply to HTP inserts. The law prohibits point of sale tobacco product display and visibility.

The law defines “tobacco product” to include “electronic tobacco heating devices.” Therefore, existing point of sale product display provisions apply to HTP devices. The law prohibits point of sale tobacco product display and visibility.

Tobacco products are defined to include “a product comprised in whole or in part of tobacco such as tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves . . . that is intended for human consumption, whether . . .  inhaled . . . or ingested by any other means.” Therefore, existing tobacco product sales restrictions are interpreted to apply to HTP inserts. The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products via the internet.

The law defines “tobacco product” to include “electronic tobacco heating devices.” Therefore, existing tobacco product sales restrictions apply to HTP devices. The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products via the internet.

Tobacco products are defined to include “a product comprised in whole or in part of tobacco such as tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves . . . that is intended for human consumption, whether . . .  inhaled . . . or ingested by any other means.” Therefore, existing tobacco product sales restrictions are interpreted to apply to HTP inserts. The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products by vending machine.

The law defines “tobacco product” to include “electronic tobacco heating devices.” Therefore, existing tobacco product sales restrictions apply to HTP devices. The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products by vending machine.

The law does not regulate, nor grant any authority to regulate, contents and ingredients of tobacco products, which explicitly include HTP inserts and devices. Therefore, the use of flavorings in HTPs is allowed. 

The law does not regulate, nor grant any authority to regulate, contents and ingredients in tobacco products, which explicitly include HTP inserts and devices. Therefore, there are no restrictions on specified ingredients and additives for use in HTPs. 

Tobacco products are defined to include “a product comprised in whole or in part of tobacco such as tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves . . . that is intended for human consumption, whether . . .  inhaled . . . or ingested by any other means.” Therefore, existing tobacco product packaging and labeling provisions are interpreted to apply to HTP inserts. With some exceptions for odd-shaped and smaller packages, the law requires text warnings on 30% of the front and 30% of the back of tobacco product packages. There are six sets of text warnings that must be rotated so as to appear on an equal number of retail packages of each type of tobacco product. The Minister may allow imported products that have different warnings that s/he determines are substantially similar to those required.

The law defines “tobacco product” to include “electronic tobacco heating devices.” Therefore, existing tobacco product packaging and labelling provisions apply to HTP devices. With some exceptions for odd-shaped and smaller packages, the law requires text warnings on 30% of the front and 30% of the back of tobacco product packages. There are six sets of text warnings that must be rotated so as to appear on an equal number of retail packages of each type of tobacco product. The Minister may allow imported products that have different warnings that s/he determines are substantially similar to those required.

Tobacco products are defined to include “a product comprised in whole or in part of tobacco such as tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves . . . that is intended for human consumption, whether . . .  inhaled . . . or ingested by any other means.” Therefore, existing tobacco product packaging and labeling provisions are interpreted to apply to HTP inserts. Misleading packaging and labeling, which could include terms such as “light” and “low tar” and other signs, is prohibited.

The law defines “tobacco product” to include “electronic tobacco heating devices.” Therefore, existing tobacco product packaging and labelling provisions apply to HTP devices. Misleading packaging and labeling, which could include terms such as “light” and “low tar” and other signs, is prohibited.

Disclosure requirements apply to cigarettes only.

Tobacco products are defined to include “a product comprised in whole or in part of tobacco such as tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves . . . that is intended for human consumption, whether . . .  inhaled . . . or ingested by any other means” and specifically includes accessories, including electronic tobacco heating devices. Therefore, tobacco product location-based sales restrictions apply to HTP inserts and devices. The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products in restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs.

Tobacco products are defined to include “a product comprised in whole or in part of tobacco such as tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves . . . that is intended for human consumption, whether . . .  inhaled . . . or ingested by any other means” and specifically includes accessories, including electronic tobacco heating devices. Therefore, licensing provisions apply to HTP inserts and devices. The law requires retail traders in tobacco products to obtain a license to sell tobacco products.