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Sale
The sale of e-cigarettes, flavored cigarettes, e-liquids, and roll-your-own tobacco is banned in Ukraine, effective July 11, 2024.
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Use
E-cigarettes are prohibited in places where smoking is not allowed, such as public transportation, most indoor public spaces, and workplaces. However, e-cigarettes are permitted in designated smoking areas at airports, which must be no more than 5% of the airport's total area.
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Packaging
All tobacco product packages must include combined medical warnings.
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Reporting
Manufacturers and distributors of e-cigarettes and tobacco products are subject to stricter reporting requirements.
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Vitamin vapes
The law also bans vaping products known as vitamin vapes, which are considered to have unproven health claims.
The ban on e-cigarettes and other tobacco products is part of a broader effort to reduce nicotine addiction and protect public health in Ukraine.
In addition to the laws, some universities in Ukraine have collected used e-cigarettes from students and repurposed them into power banks for soldiers on the front lines.