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A Table of Policies on Vape Regulation in Various Countries

Release Time: 2026-01-26Writer: DANK SOMKE

Vapes have become too popular in recent years. Consumers started knowing about vapes, tried them later, and eventually used them for a long time.
From a small number of people using vapes at the beginning, to a very large number of people using vapes, and finally, the number of vape users exceeded that of traditional cigarettes (which is already the case in the UK).
This phenomenon has led the national government to pay attention to vapes. Because the tobacco tax on traditional cigarettes is the most important source of tax revenue for a country. This will shake the economic foundation of a country.

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Today, we have compiled a list of policies regarding vape products in various countries around the world. The system of each country is different.
Due to time constraints, it may not be accurate enough. Senior colleagues are welcome to make corrections.

Serial number	Country	Ban selling of vape	Ban vape using in public places	Requires warning images and language	Prohibition of advertising, promotion, and sponsorship	Prohibit flavored vapes	Establish a minimum purchase age	Taxation on vapes
Total 122 countries		36	86	66	74	13	73	58
Europe
1	Albania		√	√			√	√
2	United Kingdom		√	√	√		√	√
3	France		√	√	√		√	√
4	Germany		√	√	√		√	√
5	Italy		√	√	√		√	√
6	Russia		√	√	√		√	√
7	Andorra		√				√
8	Austria		√	√	√		√	√
9	Belarus		√		√		√	√
10	Belgium		√	√	√		√	√
11	Bosnia and Herzegovina		√	√	√		√	√
12	Bulgaria			√			√	√
13	Croatia		√	√			√	√
14	Cyprus		√	√			√
15	Czech		√	√	√		√	√
16	Denmark		√	√	√	√	√	√
17	Estonia		√	√		√	√	√
18	Finland		√	√	√	√	√
19	Greece		√	√	√		√	√
20	Hungary		√	√	√	√	√	√
21	Iceland		√	√	√		√	√
22	Ireland		√		√		√	√
23	Latvia		√	√			√	√
24	Lithuania		√	√	√	√	√	√
25	Luxembourg		√	√	√		√	√
26	Malta		√	√	√		√	√
27	Montenegro		√	√	√			√
28	Netherlands		√	√	√	√	√	√
29	Norway	√	√	√	√	√
30	Poland		√	√	√		√	√
31	Portugal		√	√	√		√	√
32	Moldova		√	√	√		√	√
33	Romania		√	√	√			√
34	San Marino		√	√	√		√	√
35	Serbia			√	√		√	√
36	Slovakia			√	√		√
37	Slovenia		√	√	√		√
38	Spain		√	√	√		√	√
39	Sweden		√	√	√		√	√
40	Switzerland			√
41	Ukraine		√	√	√	√		√
The Americas
42	Argentina	√	√		√
43	Barbados		√				√
44	Brazil	√	√		√
45	Canada		√	√	√		√	√
46	Colombia						√
47	Costa Rica		√	√	√		√
48	Ecuador		√	√	√		√	√
49	El Salvador		√
50	Guyana		√		√		√
51	Honduras		√	√	√		√
52	Jamaica		√	√	√		√
53	Mexico	√
54	Nicaragua	√
55	Panama	√	√
56	Paraguay		√		√		√
57	Peru			√				√
58	Saint Lucia		√				√
59	Suriname	√
60	Uruguay	√	√		√
61	United States		√	√	√	√	√	√
62	Venezuela	√
Asia
63	North Korea	√	√
64	India	√			√
65	Nepal	√	√		√
66	Sri Lanka	√
67	Thailand	√
68	Timor-Leste	√
69	Brunei	√	√
70	Cambodia	√
71	Laos	√	√	√	√		√	√
72	Malaysia			√				√
73	Philippines		√		√	√	√	√
74	Indonesia				√			√
75	Japan		√				√	√
76	South Korea		√	√	√		√	√
77	China		√	√	√	√	√	√
78	Singapore		√		√
79	Vietnam		√				√	√
80	Armenia		√	√	√		√	√
81	Azerbaijan		√	√	√		√	√
82	Georgia		√		√		√	√
83	Israel		√	√	√		√	√
84	Kazakhstan	√	√	√			√	√
85	Kyrgyzstan							√
86	Tajikistan		√	√	√		√
87	Türkiye	√	√	√	√		√
88	Turkmenistan	√						√
89	Uzbekistan		√		√			√
90	Pakistan							√
91	Iran	√
92	Syria	√
93	Iraq	√			√
94	Saudi Arabia		√	√		√
95	Lebanon		√		√
96	Palestine	√
97	Jordan		√	√	√		√	√
98	Kuwait		√		√
99	Qatar	√
100	United Arab Emirates		√	√	√		√	√
101	Oman	√
Oceania
102	Australia	√	√	√			√
103	New Zealand		√	√	√	√	√	√
104	Palau		√		√		√
105	Papua new guinea		√	√	√		√
106	Vanuatu	√
107	Tuvalu		√	√	√		√
108	Fiji		√		√		√
109	Tonga							√
110	Niue		√	√	√		√
Africa
111	Algeria		√	√	√		√
112	Cape Verde	√
113	Congo (Brazzaville)		√	√	√		√
114	Ivory Coast			√	√		√
115	Ethiopia	√
116	The Gambia	√
117	Kenya			√	√		√
118	Mauritius	√
119	South Africa							√
120	Togo		√	√	√		√
121	Uganda	√
122	Tunisia		√

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Here we will provide a brief introduction to the policies of the top 3 countries in the export ranking list:

1. Vape restrictions in the U.S. involve federal laws setting the minimum purchase age at 21 and regulating mail, alongside diverse state and local rules banning flavored vapes (especially disposables) and restricting sales/marketing, requiring licenses, and placing taxes, with some states like New York and California having comprehensive flavor bans while others focus on age verification and stricter licensing, creating a patchwork of regulations. List of vaping bans in the United States – Wikipedia

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2. UK vape laws focus on protecting youth and the environment. The key rules are including an age limit of 18+, and ban on disposable vapes since from 1st June 2025. Also restrictions on nicotine e-liquid (max 10ml, 20mg/ml). And rules for public use (set by premises). The ongoing Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to further restrict sales, advertising, and create a smoke-free generation. Be introducing tighter controls and potential licensing.

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3. Vaping is legal in Germany for adults 18 and older. Governed by the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and the Tobacco Act (TabakerzG). For the key rules are include maximum \(20\text{mg/ml}\) nicotine strength, \(10\text{ml}\) bottle limits, and \(2\text{ml}\) tank/pod capacities. A high, progressive tax applies to all liquids, and a ban on disposable vapes is expected by 2025 due to environmental concerns.

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