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Cigarettes
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E-cigarettes
Snus
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Cigarettes
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E-cigarettes
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Data sourced: 2024.   Page updated: 2025-11-05

In Israel, e-cigarettes are legal and regulated as tobacco products. Online sales of e-cigarettes are permitted, and the products are available in general retail outlets. Both devices and nicotine-containing liquids can be purchased without a prescription. However, the sale of e-cigarettes through vending machines is prohibited. Advertising and promotion are strictly banned in all media, as well as at points of sale. Israel has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for the manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes. Manufacturers are required to notify authorities of new products before they enter the market. Packaging must include clear health warnings, and all containers must be child-resistant and tamper-proof. Sales are limited to individuals aged 18 years and above. Additionally, the maximum allowable nicotine concentration is 2 mg/ml, but flavour restrictions are not in place. The use of e-cigarettes is legally restricted in certain public places.

Prevalence

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Year Value Reference/Comment
2018 76,807 1A
2024 84,852 1A
References:
  1. 1. National Health Survey in Israel (INHIS-4) 2018 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276 2. Calculation based on population size data of people over 15 years of age (16+). Source of population data: World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
1.3%
2
2018
0.5%
2
2018
3.1%
2
2018
References:
  1. 1. National Health Survey in Israel (INHIS-4) 2018 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276 2. Calculation based on population size data of people over 15 years of age (16+). Source of population data: World Population Prospects 2019 [Internet]. United Nations; 2019. (Department of Economic and Social Affairs, editor. Population Division). Report No.: Rev. 1. Available from: https://population.un.org/wpp/Download/Standard/Population/
  2. National Health Survey in Israel (INHIS-4) 2018 cited in WHO. (2025). WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000–2024 and projections 2025–2030 (6th edn). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240116276

Product promotion

Yes
A
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier Yes A
2022 Yes 1A
References:
  1. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Israel. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/israel/e-cigarettes?row=1228722. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
Comments:
  1. Allowed or banned at place of sale or allowed or banned in all media.
References:
  1. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Israel. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/israel/e-cigarettes?row=1228722. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
Comments:
  1. Banned at place of sale and banned in all media.

Regulation

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Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier no specific law
2019 Allowed 1B
2022 Allowed 1C
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/
  2. Israel | Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/e-cigarette/israel.
  3. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Israel. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/israel/e-cigarettes?row=1228722. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
Yes
2
2019
References:
  1. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Israel. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/israel/e-cigarettes?row=1228722. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
  2. Israel | Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/e-cigarette/israel.

Availability

References:
  1. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Israel. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/israel/e-cigarettes?row=1228722. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
  2. Israel | Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/e-cigarette/israel.
Comments:
  1. With some restrictions.

Regulations and restrictions

YES
1
2022
YES
1
2022
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2019 YES 1A
2022 YES 1B
References:
  1. Israel | Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/e-cigarette/israel.
  2. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Israel. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/israel/e-cigarettes?row=1228722. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2019 Yes: 18 years 2A
2022 Yes: 18 years 2B
References:
  1. Israel | Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/e-cigarette/israel.
  2. Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=98. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
NO
1
2022
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2019 Yes 1A
2022 Yes 2mg/ml or less 1B
References:
  1. Israel | Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/e-cigarette/israel.
  2. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Israel. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/israel/e-cigarettes?row=1228722. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
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Year Value Reference/Comment
2019 YES 1A
2022 YES 1B
References:
  1. Israel | Global Tobacco Control. https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/e-cigarette/israel.
  2. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Israel. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/israel/e-cigarettes?row=1228722. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
References:
  1. Tobacco Control Laws. Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction Israel. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/israel/e-cigarettes?row=1228722. Accessed: 23 July 2025.
  2. Global Tobacco Control. Country Laws Regulating E-Cigarettes. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/e-cigarettes/countries?country=98. Accessed: 24 July 2025.
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