The regulatory status of nicotine vaping devices in Afghanistan remains undefined, as there are no specific laws regarding their use and sale. The country's legal framework is based on Islamic Sharia law, which does not explicitly address such modern devices. However, some interpretations of Sharia, particularly concerning health impacts and addictive properties, could classify vaping as forbidden (haram).
Due to the lack of clear legal guidelines, vaping in Afghanistan remains in a gray area. If you choose to vape in the country, it is thus advisable to do so privately, such as in your hotel room or a private residence. It is not adviced to vape particulary near religious places such as mosques or shrines. It is also better to keep the purchase slips of your vaping devices purchased from abroad to prove that you brought it for personal use and not for sale. Additionally, vaping shops and products are not widely available and common. Therefore, it is recommended that you bring your own vaping device along with a sufficient supply of e-liquid, coils, and batteries to last your entire trip.
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- Data cross-referenced where possible using the following sources :1. Vapetrotter website. Available at: https://www.vapetrotter.com/laws/ ; 2. Global tobacco control website. Available at:https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/node/14052 ; 3. Tobacco Control Laws website. Available at : https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/