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May 13, 2026 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

Vapes are now legal in Argentina for the first time in more than a decade following a major shift in national nicotine policy. The government has replaced its long-standing prohibition with a regulated framework covering vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches. New rules introduce mandatory registration, ingredient disclosure and traceability requirements, while aiming to bring a previously informal market under official oversight. Supporters argue that regulation offers greater consumer protection and better control than outright bans, which had failed to eliminate demand. At the same time, critics note that the new framework still includes strict limitations, including restrictions on flavourings and disposable products.

May 06, 2026 by worldvapersalliance.com

Argentina is undergoing a significant shift in its approach to vaping and alternative nicotine products after more than a decade of prohibition. Authorities have moved to lift the long-standing ban introduced in 2011, opening the way for a regulated market covering vapes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches. The previous ban had prohibited the import, sale and promotion of e-cigarettes, but was widely criticised for fuelling an uncontrolled black market.
Supporters of the policy change argue that regulation can improve product safety, ensure age controls and bring the sector under official oversight.bThe shift reflects a broader move away from prohibition towards managing demand through legal frameworks. It also highlights a growing global trend of reconsidering strict bans in favour of more pragmatic, harm-reduction-focused policies.

May 05, 2026 by derechadiario.com.ar

Argentina is shifting away from a strict ban on nicotine alternatives towards a regulated market. The government has introduced a new legal framework covering vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches, replacing the previous prohibition model. The new rules require mandatory registration, quality standards and full traceability for all products and companies operating in the sector. Officials say the move is intended to bring an informal and largely unregulated market under state control, improving oversight and tax collection. For years, Argentina had banned the import, sale and promotion of e-cigarettes under regulations dating back to 2011. However, widespread illegal sales and lack of product control highlighted the limits of that approach. The policy shift reflects a broader move from prohibition towards regulation, aiming to manage rather than eliminate the use of alternative nicotine products.

May 05, 2026 by derechadiario.com.ar

Argentina is shifting away from a strict ban on nicotine alternatives towards a regulated market. The government has introduced a new legal framework covering vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches, replacing the previous prohibition model. The new rules require mandatory registration, quality standards and full traceability for all products and companies operating in the sector. Officials say the move is intended to bring an informal and largely unregulated market under state control, improving oversight and tax collection. For years, Argentina had banned the import, sale and promotion of e-cigarettes under regulations dating back to 2011. However, widespread illegal sales and lack of product control highlighted the limits of that approach. The policy shift reflects a broader move from prohibition towards regulation, aiming to manage rather than eliminate the use of alternative nicotine products.

March 17, 2025 by weareinnovation.global

Chile's Law No. 21.642 sets clear rules for electronic nicotine systems, emphasizing consumer rights and health. In contrast, Argentina's prohibitionist policies hinder harm reduction despite global success stories like Sweden and Japan. The evidence-backed Chilean model offers a balanced approach, promoting smart regulation over prohibition. Argentina's current stance on vaping contradicts its economic vision while global trends favor harm reduction strategies. The potential benefits of embracing innovative nicotine products are evident in countries like Japan and England. Argentina faces a crucial decision to adopt evidence-based policies or risk falling behind in public health and innovation efforts.

March 13, 2025 by weareinnovation.global

Chile's Law No. 21.642 sets clear rules for electronic nicotine delivery systems, offering a balanced model for public health and consumer rights. In contrast, Argentina's prohibitionist stance lags behind global harm reduction trends. The Swedish approach, emphasizing accessibility, acceptability, and affordability, has drastically reduced smoking rates. Argentina's paradoxical restrictions on vaping conflict with its economic deregulation efforts. Successful examples in Japan, the UK, and the US highlight the benefits of embracing harm-reducing alternatives to smoking. Argentina faces a choice between outdated prohibition and evidence-based regulation, as seen in Chile's progressive approach. Embracing innovation is crucial for reducing smoking rates and improving public health outcomes.

June 03, 2024 by eleconomista.com.ar

El 30 de mayo, Día Mundial del Vapeo, representa una oportunidad crucial para enfrentar el tabaquismo de manera efectiva. En Argentina, sin embargo, las alternativas al cigarrillo que eliminan la combustión y son menos dañinas están prohibidas. Esto priva a los fumadores de opciones válidas que podrían ayudarles a dejar el hábito, a diferencia de otros países donde estas opciones están disponibles. A nivel mundial, hay 1300 millones de fumadores, 7 millones de ellos en Argentina. Desafortunadamente, la mayoría de ellos no dejará de fumar, lo que resulta en 45.000 muertes anuales en Argentina debido a enfermedades relacionadas con el tabaquismo.

January 19, 2024 by daily-pouch.com

Javier Milei’s unexpected triumph in Argentina’s presidential run-off marks a paradigm shift in the country’s political landscape. His commitment to classical liberalism, with an emphasis on the fundamental rights of life, liberty, and property, opens up new possibilities for policy reforms that align with individual freedom and economic growth. One area that demands attention is tobacco control, where embracing harm reduction can not only improve public health, and subsequently public finances, but also demonstrate a pragmatic approach consistent with Milei’s vision for a more prosperous Argentina.

December 14, 2023 by tobaccoreporter.com

The Argentinean vapers’ association, Asovape Argentina, and the World Vapers’ Alliance have sent an open letter Argentina’s recently elected president, Javier Milei, calling for the repeal of the National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology Provision 3226/2011 banning the commercialization of e-cigarettes. The provision banned the import, distribution, marketing, advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes. It went into effect May 6, 2011.

October 01, 2020 by filtermag.org

I’m visiting Natalia (not her real name) in Buenos Aires. She’s in her 40s, a middle-class university graduate who, like many women in Argentina, started her own business after losing her job. But unlike most, Natalia is considered a criminal by the Argentine government.

That’s because her business is selling vaping products. The government banned in-person and online sales, distribution and importation back in 2011, when ANMAT [...] issued administrative provision number 3226-11. Possible penalties, depending on circumstances, include seizures, fines and even imprisonment.