Last updated: February 24, 2020

Main Policies

Sale of e-cigarettes

Sale of e-cigarettes

Banned
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized.

Main policies

Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport

Allowed
Analysis

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)

Allowed
Analysis

There is no law addressing e-cigarette advertising and promotion; therefore, advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes are allowed.

Point of sale product display

Not Applicable
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized. The sale of e-cigarettes is not permitted under this law; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Sale of e-cigarettes via the internet

Not Applicable
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized. Therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Flavors (other than tobacco flavor)

Not Applicable
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized. The sale of e-cigarettes is not permitted under this law; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Specified ingredients/additives

Not Applicable
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized. The sale of e-cigarettes is not permitted under this law; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Health warnings on product packaging

Not Applicable
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized. The sale of e-cigarettes is not permitted under this law; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Other product packaging and labeling requirements

Not Applicable
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized. The sale of e-cigarettes is not permitted under this law; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Maximum nicotine concentration

Not Applicable
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized. The sale of e-cigarettes is not permitted under this law; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Device requirements

Not Applicable
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized. The sale of e-cigarettes is not permitted under this law; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Manufacturer/importer disclosures and/or notification requirements

Not Applicable
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The law bans the import, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale, or bringing into the country of e-cigarettes, including e-cigarette devices or cartridges with nicotine-containing liquid or other substances to be vaporized. The sale of e-cigarettes is not permitted under this law; therefore, this policy is not applicable.