Check which countries currently ban all advertising of e-cigarettes, which currently have age restrictions on the sale and which regulate the advertising of nicotine vapes.
Which countries have banned the sale of nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes)?
Governments in different countries take different approaches to nicotine vapes: some permit their sale under regulation, while others prohibit it altogether.
Which countries regulate the sale of nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes)?
Countries regulate the sale of nicotine vaping products (e-cigarettes) under a range of legal frameworks, with regulatory approaches varying considerably between jurisdictions.
Which countries have no laws or regulations on nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes)?
Our 2024 report found that 10% of the global adult population—around 610 million people—live in countries with no specific legislation on nicotine vapes or where the regulatory status is unknown.
How many countries have age restrictions on the sale of nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes)?
Minimum-age requirements for nicotine vapes vary between countries, reflecting different national approaches to regulating access to these products.
Which countries regulate the advertising of nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes)?
Advertising restrictions are intended to reduce the exposure of children and non-users to marketing while allowing adults to access information about lower-risk nicotine products where these are legally available.
Which countries ban all advertising of nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes)?
Some countries have introduced comprehensive bans on the advertising of nicotine vaping products (e-cigarettes) across all major media and communication channels.
Which countries allow nicotine vapes (e-cigarettes) to be advertised at point of sale?
Regulations governing point-of-sale advertising of nicotine e-cigarettes differ significantly between jurisdictions, with many countries restricting or prohibiting e-cigarette advertising, including at the point of sale.