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Using HTP in Ecuador

Profile
Ecuador Flag
Cigarettes
Traditional Smokeless
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
Ecuador Background
Profile
Ecuador Flag
Cigarettes
Traditional Smokeless
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
Data sourced: 2024.   Page updated: 2026-07-01

In Ecuador, heated tobacco products (HTPs) are regulated and allowed. HTPs can be legally sold, purchased online, and used. However, health warnings on HTPs packaging are mandatory and there are some restrictions on their flavours.

Product promotion

References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Heated Tobacco Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 19 June 2026.

Regulation

Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier Allowed 1A
2024 Allowed 1B
References:
  1. Philip Morris International website. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/smoke-free-products/iqos-our-tobacco-heating-system
  2. Anti Smoking Global Index. Heated Tobacco Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 19 June 2026.
References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Heated Tobacco Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 19 June 2026.

Availability

References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Heated Tobacco Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 19 June 2026.
  2. Philip Morris International website. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/smoke-free-products/iqos-our-tobacco-heating-system

Regulations and restrictions

References:
  1. Anti Smoking Global Index. Heated Tobacco Products. Available at: https://antismoking.global/world-map. Accessed: 19 June 2026.
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