Data sourced:
2023.
Page updated:
2026-08-18
Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are banned by law in Vanuatu, including their sale and use.
Regulation
References:
- WHO. Outstanding contributions to tobacco control in the Western Pacific recognized with World No Tobacco Day awards. Available at: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/newsroom/feature-stories/item/outstanding-contributions-to-tobacco-control-in-the-western-pacific-recognized-with-world-no-tobacco-day-awards. Accessed: 18 August 2026.
- Global Tobacco Control. Heated Tobacco. Available at: https://www.globaltobaccocontrol.org/en/policy-scan/heated-tobacco/countries?country=420. Accessed: 18 June 2026.
Availability
No
1
2023
No
1
2023
| Year | Value | Reference/Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 or earlier | No | 1A |
| 2023 | No | 1B |
References:
- Philip Morris International website. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/smoke-free-products/iqos-our-tobacco-heating-system
- WHO. Outstanding contributions to tobacco control in the Western Pacific recognized with World No Tobacco Day awards. Available at: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/newsroom/feature-stories/item/outstanding-contributions-to-tobacco-control-in-the-western-pacific-recognized-with-world-no-tobacco-day-awards. Accessed: 18 August 2026.
References:
- WHO. Outstanding contributions to tobacco control in the Western Pacific recognized with World No Tobacco Day awards. Available at: https://www.who.int/westernpacific/newsroom/feature-stories/item/outstanding-contributions-to-tobacco-control-in-the-western-pacific-recognized-with-world-no-tobacco-day-awards. Accessed: 18 August 2026.
- Philip Morris International website. Available at: https://www.pmi.com/smoke-free-products/iqos-our-tobacco-heating-system
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