Electronic cigarettes to be completely banned in Uzbekistan
April 30, 2025 by qalampir.uz
Electronic cigarettes to be completely banned in Uzbekistan
The Senate of the Oliy Majlis in Uzbekistan approved a law banning electronic cigarettes to combat the rising illegal circulation of such products. The law aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, especially among youth, by reinforcing regulations on tobacco and nicotine-related items. It includes penalties for illegal activities and exempts individuals who report violations. Similar laws have been enacted in neighboring countries like Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The legislation aligns with efforts to protect public health, the national gene pool, and the environment from harmful tobacco products. The law was proposed in January 2024 and passed in April.
10.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.5 million current smokers in Uzbekistan 20.40% of men are current smokers but only 1.00% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
