Last updated: March 4, 2020
Main Policies
Sale of e-cigarettes
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent. Therefore, the sale of e-cigarettes is banned.
Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport
Decree No. 299/2017 extends the use prohibitions established in Law No. 18.256 to e-cigarettes. Therefore, e-cigarette use is prohibited where smoking is prohibited. This includes all enclosed public places, enclosed workplaces, and public transportation. In addition, smoking is prohibited within the outdoor premises of health and educational institutions.
Advertising and promotion (excluding point of sale product display)
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent.
Sponsorship
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent. Decree 299 makes clear that prohibitions contained in Uruguay's tobacco control law are extended to e-cigarettes. Because Uruguay prohibits tobacco product sponsorship, e-cigarette sponsorship is banned as well.
Point of sale product display
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Sale of e-cigarettes via the internet
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Flavors (other than tobacco flavor)
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Specified ingredients/additives
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Health warnings on product packaging
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Other product packaging and labeling requirements
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Maximum nicotine concentration
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Device requirements
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
Manufacturer/importer disclosures and/or notification requirements
The law bans the commercialization, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes, as well as their registration as a trademark or patent; therefore, this policy is not applicable.
