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Using HTP in Jamaica

Jamaica Background
Data sourced: 2022.   Page updated: 2026-07-01

Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are regulated as tobacco products in Jamaica and are allowed for sale and use. The law requires a mandatory health warning on HTPs packaging.

Regulation

Year Value Reference/Comment
2017 or earlier Allowed 1A
2022 Allowed 1B
References:
  1. Philip Morris International website. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/smoke-free-products/iqos-our-tobacco-heating-system
  2. Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=501. Accessed: 19 June 2026.
Yes
1
2022
References:
  1. Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=501. Accessed: 19 June 2026.

Availability

References:
  1. Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=501. 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. Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=501. Accessed: 19 June 2026.
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