Vietnam Moves to Tighten Vape Ban and Prohibit Online Tobacco Sales

Vietnam's government has introduced legislation that would ban online tobacco sales, prohibit most retail tobacco displays, and strengthen enforcement of the country's existing ban on vaping products .

Health Minister Đào Hồng Lan presented the amendments to the National Assembly on Oct.

Vietnam's National Assembly adopted a resolution banning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in 2024.

The recent bill would more precisely define prohibited activities and products, including manufacturing, selling, storing, transporting, importing, and exporting banned products.

The restrictions would also cover electronic devices, loose components, and liquids used to assemble vaping products.

The proposed framework also addresses nicotine pouches, shisha, and additional products.

Conventional tobacco retailers would face additional restrictions.

Tobacco sales through e-commerce websites and additional electronic channels would be forbidden.

It also wants health warnings integrated into the packaging and unobstructed by tobacco tax stamps.

The amendments would further restrict adults' access to tobacco and nicotine products in Vietnam, while strengthening enforcement of the vaping ban already adopted.

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