The Government ends the ban and regulates vaping and nicotine products
May 05, 2026 by derechadiario.com.ar
The Government ends the ban and regulates vaping and nicotine products
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.
22.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 8.1 million current smokers in Argentina 26.80% of men are current smokers but only 19.00% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
