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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.