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Cigarettes
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
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Profile
Sierra Leone Flag
Cigarettes
HTP
E-cigarettes
Snus
Pouches
NRT
Data sourced: 2023.   Page updated: 2025-04-07

There is no specific law regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) in Sierra Leone. However, HTPs are classified and regulated as tobacco products. Under these regulations, tobacco products can be imported and sold with an official license, although their importation for personal use is not explicitly addressed. Additionally, health warnings on packaging are required, and the minimum age for purchase is 18 years. Tobacco products are prohibited in public places and are banned from being advertised.

Product promotion

References:
  1. Government of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone, Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act, 2022. Available at: https://sierralii.gov.sl/akn/sl/act/2022/10/eng@2023-04-28. Accessed: 18 March 2025.

Regulation

References:
  1. Government of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone, Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act, 2022. Available at: https://sierralii.gov.sl/akn/sl/act/2022/10/eng@2023-04-28. Accessed: 18 March 2025.

Availability

References:
  1. Government of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone, Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act, 2022. Available at: https://sierralii.gov.sl/akn/sl/act/2022/10/eng@2023-04-28. Accessed: 18 March 2025.
Comments:
  1. It requires an official licence.
  2. Under tobacco products, it requires a licence.
  3. It requires an offical licence.

Regulations and restrictions

References:
  1. Government of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone, Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act, 2022. Available at: https://sierralii.gov.sl/akn/sl/act/2022/10/eng@2023-04-28. Accessed: 18 March 2025.
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