Main Policies
Sale of e-cigarettes
Sale of e-cigarettes
The Law On Restricting the Distribution and Consumption of Alcohol and Tobacco Products (as amended by Law LRU-1098) bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including electronic cigarettes, as well as liquids used in ENDS and e-cigarettes (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “e-cigarettes”).
Main policies
Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport
Law ZRU-844 On Restricting the Distribution and Consumption of Alcohol and Tobacco Products (as amended by Law LRU-1098) bans not only the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of e-cigarettes, but also the “acquisition and storage” of e-cigarettes and liquids used in them. The Code of Administrative Responsibility (as amended by Law LRU-1098, Art. 2) contains penalties for personal possession of e-cigarettes and liquids (with a value not exceeding one base calculation amount). Because personal possession of an e-cigarette or e-cigarette liquid is prohibited, the law is interpreted as banning the use of e-cigarettes in public places, workplaces, and public transport.
Advertising, promotion and sponsorship (excluding point of sale product display)
The Law on Advertising, Art. 40, prohibits advertising and promotion of e-cigarette devices. While some promotional activity may escape the Art. 40 ban, advertising and promotion of prohibited products is completely banned under Article 16. Because e-cigarettes are banned under Law ZRU-844 (as amended by Law LRU-1098), advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes is banned.
Point of sale product display
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Sale of e-cigarettes via the internet
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Flavors (other than tobacco flavor)
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Specified ingredients/additives
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Health warnings on product packaging
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Other product packaging and labeling requirements
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Maximum nicotine concentration
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Device requirements
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Manufacturer/importer disclosures and/or notification requirements
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Health claims in advertising (modified risk claims)
Advertising of e-cigarettes is banned. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Sale of e-cigarettes to minors
The law bans the production, manufacture, acquisition, storage, transportation, import and export of e-cigarettes, as well as liquids used in e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
