Data sourced:
2025.
Page updated:
2026-02-15
Product promotion
References:
- The Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC), the Policy Scan Project. (2021, November). Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/
Regulation
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Banned | 1A |
| 2025 | Banned | 1B A |
References:
- The Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC), the Policy Scan Project. (2021, November). Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/
- https://extranet.who.int/fctcapps/node/19332
Comments:
- ANVISA Resolution RDC 855/2024 reaffirms comprehensive ban on import, sale, and advertising of ENDS; penalties increased and border interdiction enhanced.. In force
Yes
2
2009
References:
- https://extranet.who.int/fctcapps/node/19332
- The Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC), the Policy Scan Project. (2021, November). Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/
Comments:
- ANVISA Resolution RDC 855/2024 reaffirms comprehensive ban on import, sale, and advertising of ENDS; penalties increased and border interdiction enhanced.. In force
Availability
No
1
2009
No
1
2009
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| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | No | 1A |
| 2025 | No | 1B A |
References:
- Philip Morris International website. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/smoke-free-products/iqos-our-tobacco-heating-system
References:
- The Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC), the Policy Scan Project. (2021, November). Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/
- Philip Morris International website. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/smoke-free-products/iqos-our-tobacco-heating-system
Regulations and restrictions
YES
1
2009
References:
- The Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC), the Policy Scan Project. (2021, November). Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/
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