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Regulation
E-cigarettes
Updated: Jan. 30, 2026
Kenya |
Regulatory status
:
Banned
Reference: Tobacco Reporter. Kenya Bans All Tobacco and Nicotine Imports. Available at: https://tobaccoreporter...
Regulation
E-cigarettes
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Bangladesh |
Regulatory status
:
Banned
Reference: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/400007/e-cigarettes-emerging-tobacco-products-fully
Regulation
Snus
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Bangladesh |
The sale of Snus is banned.
:
Banned
Reference: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/400007/e-cigarettes-emerging-tobacco-products-fully
Regulation
HTP
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Bangladesh |
The sale of HTP is banned.
:
Banned
Reference: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/400007/e-cigarettes-emerging-tobacco-products-fully
Regulation
Pouches
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Bangladesh |
The sale of Pouches is banned.
:
Banned
Reference: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/400007/e-cigarettes-emerging-tobacco-products-fully
Regulation
E-cigarettes
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Brazil |
The sale of E-cigarettes is banned.
:
Banned
Reference: https://extranet.who.int/fctcapps/node/19332
Regulation
HTP
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Brazil |
The sale of HTP is banned.
:
Banned
Reference: https://extranet.who.int/fctcapps/node/19332
Regulation
Pouches
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Brazil |
The sale of Pouches is banned.
:
Banned
Reference: https://extranet.who.int/fctcapps/node/19332
Regulations and restrictions
E-cigarettes
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Canada |
Restrictions on flavour range
:
YES
Reference: https://reason.org/commentary/canada-banned-flavored-vapes-cigarette-sales-surged/
Regulation
E-cigarettes
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Canada |
The sale of E-cigarettes is banned.
:
Banned
Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/08/health-canada-introduces-new-measures-to-help-pr...
Regulations and restrictions
Pouches
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Canada |
Restrictions on flavour range
:
YES
Reference: https://reason.org/commentary/canada-banned-flavored-vapes-cigarette-sales-surged/
Regulations and restrictions
E-cigarettes
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
China |
Restrictions on flavour range
:
YES
Reference: https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/tobaccocontrol/early/2024/01/24/tc-2023-058312.full.pdf
Regulations and restrictions
Pouches
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Denmark |
Restrictions on flavour range
:
YES
Reference: https://www.weareinnovation.global/the-circular-supply-chain-driving-sustainability-and-innovation-i...
Regulations and restrictions
Pouches
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Denmark |
Restrictions on nicotine content
:
9 mg per pouch
Reference: https://www.weareinnovation.global/the-circular-supply-chain-driving-sustainability-and-innovation-i...
Regulations and restrictions
Pouches
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Finland |
Restrictions on flavour range
:
YES
Reference: https://www.ordernicotinepouches.com/pages/nicotine-pouches-in-finland-rules-laws-and-import-restric...
Regulation
Pouches
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
France |
The sale of Pouches is banned.
:
Banned
Reference: https://www.tobaccoasia.com/features/nicotine-pouches-the-next-global-target-for-over-regulation/
Regulation
E-cigarettes
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Ghana |
Regulatory status
:
Banned
Reference: https://tobaccoreporter.com/2023/07/09/ghana-makes-vape-sales-and-advertisement-illegal/#:~:text=Gha...
Regulation
Pouches
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Ghana |
Regulatory status
:
Banned
Reference: https://tobaccoreporter.com/2023/07/09/ghana-makes-vape-sales-and-advertisement-illegal/#:~:text=Gha...
Regulation
E-cigarettes
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Iraq |
E-cigarettes is allowed.
:
Allowed
Reference: https://ecigintelligence.com/iraq-e-cigarette-regulation-october-2025/
Regulation
E-cigarettes
Updated: Jan. 29, 2026
Kazakhstan |
Regulatory status
:
Banned
Reference: https://www.generationsanstabac.org/en/actualites/le-tadjikistan-annonce-son-intention-dinterdire-le...