Data sourced:
2023.
Page updated:
2025-03-31
Malawi does not have specific laws regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), including their sale, purchase, or importation for personal use. However, they are not marketed in the country [1]. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.
References:
[1]. Global Action to End Smoking. State of Smoking and Health in Malawi, August 2024. Available at: https://globalactiontoendsmoking.org/research/tobacco-around-the-world/malawi/. Accessed: 17 April 2025.
Regulation
no specific law
1
2023
References:
- Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=520. Accessed: 17 March 2025.
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Tobacco harm reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa
With the number of tobacco users across the continent set to rise by 2025, we look at the current state of tobacco harm reduction in the region, assessing the progress made so far and the obstacles preventing greater adoption of safer nicotine products.
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However, please be aware that the information we provide does not constitute legal advice.
We cannot guarantee that the information is up to date or accurate, as the regulatory status of different product
categories can change at short notice and with little publicity.
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