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Data sourced: 2024.   Page updated: 2025-04-03

Oman has stringent regulations for Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), classifying them under a regulatory ban. This ban was implemented following the introduction of the product. According to these regulations, HTPs are treated as tobacco products. It is not legally allowed to import HTPs, either for personal use or trade, nor is it permitted to sell, purchase, market, or advertise them in any form.

Product promotion

References:
  1. World Health Organization. Tobacco Free Initiative. Available at: https://www.emro.who.int/tfi/news/oman-enforcing-bans-on-tobacco-advertising-promotion-and-sponsorship.html. Accessed: 10 March 2025.

Regulation

References:
  1. Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=541. Accessed: 10 March 2025.
  2. Philip Morris International. 2021 SECOND-QUARTER & YEAR-TO-DATE HIGHLIGHTS. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/media-center/press-releases/press-details?newsId=24176. Accessed: 10 March 2025
Comments:
  1. The ban was implemented post introduction of HTP in Oman.

Availability

References:
  1. Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=541. Accessed: 10 March 2025.
  2. Tobacco Control Laws. Oman, Summary. Available at: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/oman. Accessed: 10 March 2025.
  3. Tobacco Journal. Oman bans trade of e-cigarettes and shisha. Available at: https://www.tobaccojournal.com/news/oman-bans-trade-of-e-cigarettes-and-shisha/. Accessed: 10 March 2025.
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