E-cigarettes are legal to use and sell in Moldova. Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are regulated by Law No. 278 on Tobacco Control (with amendments). Although Moldova is not in the EU, these regulations are similar in many ways to the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) (2014). Cross border distance sales, sales over the internet, and sales through street vendors are prohibited. There are restrictions on the proximity of retail outlets to education and medical establishments. A provision that prohibits the display of tobacco related products, including e-cigarettes, in commercial spaces, and which requires retailers to show a list of products for sale, is set to come into effect in May 2020. Vaping is prohibited in places where smoking is banned, including in private transport where minors under 18 years are present.
Prevalence
- STEPS Survey 2021 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
Regulation
- 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/
Availability