Azerbaijan Cancels E-Cigarette State Standard as Full Vape Ban Takes Effect on April 1
April 07, 2026 by 2firsts.com
Azerbaijan Cancels E-Cigarette State Standard as Full Vape Ban Takes Effect on April 1
Azerbaijan has introduced one of the most comprehensive bans on vaping products, prohibiting the import, production, sale, and use of electronic cigarettes nationwide. The new legislation, which came into force on 1 April 2026, classifies nicotine-containing e-cigarettes as tobacco products and removes them entirely from the legal market. The restrictions extend to all components, including devices, cartridges and e-liquids, with authorities also introducing fines and product confiscation for violations. At the same time, heated tobacco products are explicitly excluded from the ban and will continue to be regulated separately. The move reflects a strict public health approach aimed at reducing nicotine use, but it also raises questions about enforcement, potential illicit markets, and the broader role of alternative products within tobacco control strategies.
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
