Review of countries implementing e-cigarette-related bans in 2023: 3 in Europe, 2 in South America

As of now, in 2023, six countries have implemented bans on e-cigarettes and flavored additives, with two countries imposing e-cigarette bans and three countries implementing flavor bans.

[Original from Two Supremes] The widespread use of e-cigarettes globally has raised concerns among various countries and regions regarding their potential impacts, especially concerning flavored e-cigarette products. Over the past few years, some countries and regions have taken measures to implement flavor bans on e-cigarettes to address health issues related to e-cigarettes and concerns about youth smoking. 

According to regulations from various countries (regions), Two Supremes has compiled a list of countries and regions that have implemented e-cigarette flavor bans globally. As of now, in 2023, six countries have implemented bans on e-cigarettes and flavored additives, with two countries imposing e-cigarette bans and three countries implementing flavor bans. 

Among these countries, there are three in Europe and two in South America. 

The specifics are as follows: 

Europe 

• The Netherlands' e-cigarette flavor ban will take effect next January

On June 28, the Dutch government decided to postpone the implementation of the e-cigarette flavor ban again, which will take effect on January 1, 2024.

• Lithuania passes flavor ban

On June 29, Lithuanian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of the e-cigarette flavor ban, which is set to take effect next May.

• Ukraine bans flavored e-cigarettes

On July 7, Ukraine announced a ban on flavored additives for e-cigarettes throughout the country. 

South America 

• Venezuela completely bans e-cigarettes

On August 3, the Venezuelan health authority announced a decision to ban the use, manufacture, and import of e-cigarettes.
 

• Suriname bans the sale of e-cigarettes

On August 28, Suriname announced a ban on all e-cigarette products, becoming one of the eight countries in South America to join the ban on novel tobacco products.