Last updated: February 19, 2021
Main Policies
Sale of e-cigarettes
The sale of e-cigarettes is allowed subject to restrictions including a minimum sales age, restrictions on vending machines sales, and retail licenses.
Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport
The law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes in most, but not all, public places.
The law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes in smoke-free areas which include “any workplace to which the public has access,” except in a workplace with an enclosed and ventilated room where there is only one worker in the room and is a place where the public normally does not have access.
The law prohibits the use of e-cigarettes in a “public service vehicle,” which is limited to transport by “motor vehicles,” and covers water transport such as ships and ferries.
Because of these exceptions, the regulatory status code “Some Restrictions” is given.
Advertising and promotion (excluding point of sale product display)
The law prohibits most direct and indirect forms of e-cigarette advertising and promotion, including advertising at point of sale. However, other forms are restricted but not prohibited, including international TV, radio, and print media.
Point of sale product display
The law does not address point of sale product display of e-cigarettes; therefore, point of sale product display is allowed.
Sale of e-cigarettes via the internet
The law does not address the sale of e-cigarettes through the internet; therefore, the sale of e-cigarettes through the internet is allowed.
Flavors (other than tobacco flavor)
The law does not address flavors in e-cigarettes; therefore, the use of flavors in e-cigarettes is allowed.
Specified ingredients/additives
The law does not address ingredients or additives in e-cigarettes; therefore, there are no restrictions on the use of ingredients or additives in e-cigarettes.
Health warnings on product packaging
The law does not address health warnings on e-cigarette product packaging; therefore, health warnings on e-cigarette packaging are not required.
Other product packaging and labeling requirements
The law does not address other product packaging and labeling requirements.
Maximum nicotine concentration
The law does not address nicotine concentration levels in e-cigarettes; therefore, there is no prescribed maximum nicotine concentration.
Device requirements
The law does not address device requirements for e-cigarettes.
Manufacturer/importer disclosures and/or notification requirements
The law does not impose disclosure and/or notification requirements on e-cigarette manufacturers/importers.
Specific retail license or equivalent approval
The law requires that retail traders in e-cigarettes register in order to sell e-cigarette products.
Sale of e-cigarettes via vending machines
The law prohibits e-cigarette sales via vending machines.
