Last updated: August 8, 2022
Main Policies
Sale of heated tobacco products
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes HTPs.
Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport
The law prohibits smoking or carrying an “activated alternative smoking product”, which, by definition, includes HTPs, in most indoor public places, workplaces, or public transport. While Schedule 2, Part 1 provides an extensive list of types of places where HTPs smoking 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 HTP smoking in taxis and buses when privately hired.
Advertising and promotion (excluding point of sale product display)
The law prohibits most advertising and promotion for smoking products, which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts (alternative smoking products). 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.
The law prohibits most advertising and promotion for smoking products, which, by definition, includes devices (alternative smoking products). 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 bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Sale of heated tobacco products via the internet
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Sale of heated tobacco products via vending machines
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Flavors
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes HTPs. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Specified ingredients/additives
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes HTPs. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Health warnings on product packaging
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Other product packaging and labeling requirements
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes tobacco inserts. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes devices. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Manufacturer/importer disclosure and/or notification requirements
The law bans the import, manufacture, sale, and possession for commercial purposes of “alternative smoking products,” which, by definition, includes HTPs. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.