In Sierra Leone, there are conflicting reports regarding e-cigarette regulations. Global Tobacco Control states that there are no specific regulations on e-cigarettes, while Tobacco Control Law indicates that they are allowed, with a minimum age of 18 years for vaping. However, the use of e-cigarettes is banned in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport, and there are restrictions on advertising and promotion, and health warnings on product packaging are required. Additionally, a UNDP briefing report states that Sierra Leone has no specific laws governing the sale or regulation of e-cigarettes.
Some online sources state that e-cigarettes are available in the country, but it is not clear how common they are. The prevalence data for e-cigarettes are unavailable, and it is uncertain whether travelers can bring e-cigarettes for personal use. If you have firsthand experience or further insights regarding vaping regulations in Sierra Leone, please email the GSTHR team.
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/