Brunei Background
Data sourced: more than 5 years ago.   Page updated: 2022-09-02

The laws with respect to e-cigarettes are quite confusing in Brunei. E-cigarettes are classified as tobacco imitation products, and their sale and importation are prohibited by the Tobacco Order (2005). Use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in certain public places and on public transportation, as listed in the Tobacco Order. Use of an e-cigarette is permitted in areas that permit smoking tobacco, however it is illegal to purchase an e-cigarette or bring one into the country. Nicotine liquid preparations above 7.5% are classified as poisons, and the Poisons Act stipulates that a license/permit from the Pharmacy Enforcement Unit of the Ministry of Health must be obtained before a person can import, possess for sale, or offer for sale any poison. If a person is found using an e-cigarette in places where smoking is prohibited, they can be fined the equivalent of $300 for the first offence, and $500 for the second and all subsequent offences. E-cigarette products can be found in stores throughout the country even though it is technically illegal to sell them.

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References:
  1. 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/
Comments:
  1. Laws around sale of ecigarettes are confusing and can seem contradictory. Products can be found in stores throughout the country even though its technically illegal to sell them

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