
Smoking in Gabon
501
Deaths
501 people die every year due to tobacco smoking in Gabon.
Nicotine Vaping Devices
in Gabon
In Gabon, vaping is banned, but it is unclear whether the ban applies only to sales of e-cigarette or also to personal use. There is little data on its prevalence in the country or whether travelers can bring e-cigarettes for personal use.
Although there are no clear regulations on vaping in public places, it is not encouraged.
If you have firsthand experience or more insightful updates on vaping regulations in Gabon, please share your information with the GSTHR team.
Heated Tobacco Products
in Gabon
Gabon does not have any specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase, or importation for personal use. If you have any relevant and accurate information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
in Gabon
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is banned by law in Gabon, and its products are neither regulated as medicinal products nor included on the country's essential drugs list. Therefore, it is illegal to sell NRT products. It is not clear whether these products can be imported for personal use, so it is advised to keep the prescription or purchase documents with you. NRT is illegal to be marketed.
Snus
in Gabon
There are no online sources providing information on specific regulations regarding snus in Gabon. However, information obtained from an industry source in 2014 suggests that snus is permitted in the country, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
Pouches
in Gabon
There are no available sources indicating specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Gabon, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.