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

Regulation

Regulatory status:
Banned
1 A
Regulated as medicinal product:
Yes
1 A
Regulated as tobacco product:
Yes
1 A
Other options for purchasing - where bans in place:
Yes
1 A
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

Availability

Legal to import device - trade:
No
Legal to import nicotine - trade:
Yes
Legal to sell device:
No
Legal to sell nicotine:
Yes
Legal to purchase without prescription:
Yes

Regulations and restrictions

Restrictions on nicotine content:
Yes
Legal restrictions on use in public places:
Yes
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