E-cigarette vaping in Colombia

Data sourced: 2023. Page updated: 2023-02-09

In Colombia, the tobacco control law No. 1335 of 2009 classifies e-cigarette products as tobacco imitations, effectively banning the sale, manufacture and marketing/advertising of e-cigarettes. It is not illegal to use e-cigarettes, but there are bans on vaping in enclosed public spaces and on public transport.

Product promotion

Ban on all advertising:

Yes

Advertising is regulated:

Yes

Comments:

Banned at place of sale and banned in all media.
Allowed or banned at place of sale or allowed or banned in all media.

Regulation

Regulated as tobacco product:

Yes

Other options for purchasing - where bans in place:

Yes

References:

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/

Availability

Legal to purchase without prescription:

Yes

Products are marketed:

Yes

2023

Comments:

Information gathered from personal contact with users in the region.

Regulations and restrictions

Legal restrictions on use in public places:

YES

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