Last updated: May 11, 2024

Key Terms

E-Cigarette

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Definition

“Electronic cigarette” means a product that can be used for inhalation of vapors that may or may not contain nicotine through a mouthpiece, or any other component of this product, including a cartridge or tank and the device without a cartridge or tank. Electronic cigarettes may be single-use products or may be refilled using a refill container or tank or may be refilled with single-use cartridges.

Analysis

For the purpose of this review, we will be using the term “e-cigarette” when referring to “electronic cigarette.”

Public Transport

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Definition

“Public transport” means any vehicle used for public passenger transport, usually for a fee.

FCTC-Based Definition

Any vehicle used for the carriage of members of the public, usually for reward or commercial gain. (FCTC Art. 8 Guidelines para. 22)

Refill bottle

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Definition

“Refill bottle” means a container with liquid that may or may not contain nicotine, which can be used to refill an e-cigarette.

Advertisement for electronic cigarettes and/or refill containers

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Definition

“Advertisement for electronic cigarettes and/or refill containers” means any form of commercial communications with the aim or direct or indirect effect of promoting electronic cigarettes and/or refill containers.

Sponsorship for the promotion of electronic cigarettes and/or refill containers

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“Sponsorship for the promotion of electronic cigarettes and/or refill containers” means any form of public or private contribution to events or activities, or in favor of a person, if this contribution has either the aim or the direct or indirect effect of promoting electronic cigarettes and/or refill.

Professionals in the trade of electronic cigarettes and/or refill containers

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“Professionals in the trade of electronic cigarettes and/or refill containers” means any natural or legal person involved in the manufacture or marketing of electronic cigarettes and/or refill containers, or professional counseling relative to electronic cigarettes and/or refill containers.

Electronic device for heating tobacco and smokeless tobacco substitutes inhalation

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Definition

“Electronic device for heating tobacco and smokeless tobacco substitutes inhalation” means a device used for heated tobacco products or smokeless tobacco substitutes inhalation.