Last updated: March 6, 2020

Main Policies

Sale of e-cigarettes

Sale of e-cigarettes

Banned
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes.

Main policies

Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport

Some Restrictions
Analysis

Because the law defines "smoking" to include the use of e-cigarettes, the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in places where smoking is prohibited. This includes public transport and most indoor workplaces and public places, with exceptions for smoking lounges in airport facilities, hotel guest rooms, and designated smoking rooms in casinos.

Advertising and promotion (excluding point of sale product display)

Banned
Analysis

The law bans the advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes and tobacco products, subject to several exceptions. However, these exceptions do not appear to apply to e-cigarettes. Therefore, the regulatory status code "Banned" is given.

Point of sale product display

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Sale of e-cigarettes via the internet

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Flavors (other than tobacco flavor)

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Specified ingredients/additives

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Health warnings on product packaging

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Other product packaging and labeling requirements

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Maximum nicotine concentration

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Device requirements

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Manufacturer/importer disclosures and/or notification requirements

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the sale of e-cigarettes; therefore, this policy is not applicable.