Nowadays, a lot of people around the world love vape. However, it is not all regions and countries legitimate vape. Following is the legal status of vape all over the world that we sort out according to some public information.

America

America describes vape and its relative products as pharmaceutical or tobacco products. There are legislations in each state but in most of them, vaping is allowed. And some prohibit vaping indoors while others are free.

Canada

Canada describes vape and its relative products as pharmaceutical or tobacco products. Though vaping is allowed, one thing should be noticed that it is banned to promote vape as well as its relative products with the reach of teenagers, including social media and public.

Brazil

Sales as well as import of vape is prohibited, and it is not allowed vaping in public place and transportation.

England

England’s vape is divided into consumer goods. Generally, vaping is allowed in every corner. Nevertheless, advertisement and promotion of vape is limited and government will levy value-added tax.

Europe

In general, vape without nicotine is classified as consumer goods while that with nicotine is tobacco products. Usually, you are allowed vaping in smoking aera. However, some specific stipulation is varied in different countries and it is suggested that not vaping in public aera like bar, restaurant and so on.

Japan

Japan’s regulation for vape is strict and vape with nicotine is divided as medicinal products and monitored by pharmaceutical affairs law which regulates that the sales, advertising, manufactory, import as well as distribution should get the permission. Therefore, it is recommended that you choose the vape without nicotine.

New Zealand

New Zealand considers vape as tobacco product and vaping is allowed by adults. It is forbidden to sell vape to minors and the packing of vape should meet the requirement of tobacco products.

Vietnam

It is forbidden to marketing and sell vape to teenagers. Except designated smoking aera, people are not allowed vaping in public.

Laos

Laos bans the use and sale of vape.

Cambodia

Cambodia bans the sale, import and use of vape.

Thailand

vape are prohibited in Thailand. In 2014, Thailand introduced a law banning the import of vape. Foreign tourists who bring vape into Thailand from abroad may also be held liable.

Myanmar

The Government of Myanmar has approved a total ban on e-cigarette.

Malaysia

Malaysia lists e-cigarettes as pharmaceutical or consumer products and bans the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. Usually, you can use e-cigarettes in Malaysia. However, vaping is banned in certain places, such as hospitals, airports, gas stations, public elevators, and educational institutions.

Singapore

Singapore bans the sale, distribution and import of vape.

Indonesia

You can vape in Indonesia. In addition, the Indonesian government imposes high taxes on vape.

Brunei

Brunei classifies vape as tobacco knockoffs. Vaping in most public places and transportation facilities is prohibited.

The Philippines

Vaping in the Philippines is allowed, but you need to be aware that they are banned in public places and restricted to public transport. Thus, it is suggested that you choose other places except for those mentioned above to vape.

East Timor

There is no clear legal provision for vape.

In addition to the countries mentioned above, if you would like to know more about the legal status of vape in other countries or regions, feel free to leave a comment below, and we will improve this blog as soon as possible.

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