Policy Summary:
Classified as electronic nicotine delivery systems. The sale, offer for sale, possession, distribution, importation of nicotine-containing and non-nicotine e-cigarettes are prohibited. The ban on all domestic and cross-border tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is understood to apply to e-cigarettes as well.*
* Personal communication with in-country expert/MOH representative
Policy Domains:
Product Classifications:
Regulatory Mechanisms:
Tobacco Control Act 2016
View the Law here
WHO Region:
AFRO