Azerbaijan bans import and sale of e-cigarettes
January 27, 2026 by news.az
Azerbaijan bans import and sale of e-cigarettes
Azerbaijan's new tobacco legislation, approved by President Ilham Aliyev, bans electronic cigarettes and components, classifying them as tobacco products. The law prohibits their import, production, sale, and use, aiming for clearer regulation and enforcement. Heated tobacco products are not considered e-cigarettes under the law. Changes to the Tax Code and Advertising Law accompany the ban, with disposable e-cigarettes no longer subject to taxes. Effective April 1, 2026, the legislation addresses the import, export, manufacture, storage, distribution, and use of these products within the country.
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18.20% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 1.4 million current smokers in Azerbaijan 37.90% of men are current smokers but only 0.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
