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Algeria Flag
Cigarettes
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
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Profile
Algeria Flag
Cigarettes
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
Data sourced: 2025.   Page updated: 2025-04-04

Algeria does not have any specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs). However, the product is classified as a tobacco product. Based on this classification, some sources indicate that tobacco products can be imported for personal use in the country. There are no restrictions on the flavour range. Nonetheless, there are some important restrictions to consider: tobacco products must carry a health warning on the packaging, the minimum age for purchase is 18 years, and their use is prohibited in public places. Additionally, they cannot be marketed or advertised in any form.

Product promotion

References:
  1. Tobacco Control Laws. Algeria Summary. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/algeria. Accessed: 12 March 2025.

Regulation

References:
  1. Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=423. Accessed: 12 March 2025.
  2. ECigIntelligence. Algeria: e-cigarette regulation, February 2023. Available at: https://ecigintelligence.com/algeria-e-cigarette-regulation-february-2023/. Accessed: 12 March 2025.

Availability

References:
  1. The Edition. Duty free tobacco allowance for tourists reinstated. Available at: https://edition.mv/algeria/37361. Accessed: 12 March 2025.
  2. Philip Morris International website. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/smoke-free-products/iqos-our-tobacco-heating-system
Comments:
  1. Travelers are advised to double check for specific restriction

Regulations and restrictions

References:
  1. WHO. WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2023 Country Profile: Algeria. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/country-profiles/tobacco/gtcr-2023/tobacco-2023-dza.pdf?sfvrsn=5bf89cc7_3&download=true. Accessed: 12 March 2025.
  2. Tobacco Control Laws. Algeria Summary. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/algeria. Accessed: 12 March 2025.
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