Data sourced:
more than 5 years ago.
Page updated:
2022-09-02
E-cigarettes that contain nicotine are classified as tobacco products and have been added to tobacco related legislation. A license issued by the Minister of Finance is required for distribution, export, importation or manufacture of e-cigarette products. Sale by and to minors under 21 years is prohibited, and age verification is required at point of sale. Sale via vending machines is prohibited, as are cross border distance sales over the internet or via mail order. Advertising, promotion, sponsorship, display of tobacco products at the point of sale, and brand-stretching are all prohibited.
Product promotion
Comments:
- Banned at place of sale and banned in all media.
- Allowed or banned at place of sale or allowed or banned in all media.
Regulation
References:
- 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
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Regulations and restrictions
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