Last updated: March 7, 2025
Main Policies
Sale of e-cigarettes
The sale of e-cigarettes is not regulated; therefore, the sale of e-cigarettes is allowed.
Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport
There is no law addressing the use of e-cigarettes in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport; therefore, the use of e-cigarettes is allowed.
Advertising and promotion (excluding point of sale product display)
There is no law generally addressing e-cigarette advertising and promotion. The National Film and Video Censors Board Regulations, 2024, however, include e-cigarettes in its definition of tobacco products. E-cigarette advertising or promotion in films, musical videos, or skits accordingly is prohibited. No person further shall exhibit or distribute film or music video productions “which contain depiction, promotion, advertisement or glamourisation” of e-cigarettes, e-cigarette brands or e-cigarette use.
The regulations additionally prohibit unpaid depiction of e-cigarettes in film and music videos that is unnecessary, such as where e-cigarette use is not required for historical accuracy and educational purposes and depicts a negative lifestyle. Where such use is necessary, there shall be no display of the nicotine brand or pack and "no film, skit, or musical video shall carry any form of brand marketing or promotion of any insignia or marketing of any tobacco or nicotine company or product name.” A health warning additionally must run for the duration of the e-cigarette use in the scene. The regulations further require producers or directors of films to disclose to the Board any financial, social, or other relationships with the tobacco or nicotine industry.
Point of sale product display
There is no law addressing point of sale product display of e-cigarettes; therefore, point of sale product display is allowed.
Sale of e-cigarettes via the internet
There is no law addressing the sale of e-cigarettes through the internet; therefore, the sale of e-cigarettes through the internet is allowed.
Flavors (other than tobacco flavor)
There is no law addressing flavors in e-cigarettes; therefore, the use of flavors in e-cigarettes is allowed.
Specified ingredients/additives
There is no law addressing 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
There is no law addressing health warnings on e-cigarette product packaging; therefore, health warnings on e-cigarette packaging are not required.
Other product packaging and labeling requirements
There is no law addressing other product packaging and labeling requirements for e-cigarettes; therefore, there are no other product packaging and labeling requirements.
Maximum nicotine concentration
There is no law addressing nicotine concentration levels in e-cigarettes; therefore, there is no prescribed maximum nicotine concentration.
Device requirements
There is no law addressing device requirements for e-cigarettes.
Manufacturer/importer disclosures and/or notification requirements
There is no law addressing manufacturer/importer disclosure and/or notification requirements; therefore, no manufacturer/importer disclosure and/or notification is required.