Last updated: August 8, 2022
Main Policies
Sale of e-cigarettes
The law prohibits the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of e-cigarettes.
Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport
The law prohibits using or carrying an activated e-cigarette in most indoor public places, workplaces, or public transport. While Schedule 2, Part 1 provides an extensive list of types of places where the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted, the law makes several exceptions in Schedule 2, Part 2. These include hotel rooms, designated areas in airports and correctional/detention facilities, and tasting rooms in cigar shops. Additionally, there is a limited exemption under the Road Traffic Regulations permitting use of e-cigarettes in taxis and buses when privately hired.
Advertising and promotion (excluding point of sale product display)
Advertising of smoking products, which is defined to include e-cigarettes (alternative smoking products), is broadly banned under the law. The law provides a list of promotional practices that are prohibited, which allows for other promotional practices or leaves uncertain whether those other promotional practices are allowed.
Point of sale product display
The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Sale of e-cigarettes via the internet
The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Flavors (other than tobacco flavor)
The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Specified ingredients/additives
The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Health warnings on product packaging
The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Other product packaging and labeling requirements
The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Maximum nicotine concentration
The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Device requirements
The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Manufacturer/importer disclosures and/or notification requirements
The law prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of e-cigarettes. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
