Vaping Ban in Sri Lanka

Vaping devices are Banned

Vaping Ban 

Vaping Ban

Syria has implemented one of the strictest vaping bans in the world, imposing a total national prohibition on the production, sale, purchase, marketing, and use of all e-cigarettes. In 2026, authorities in Damascus confirmed a sweeping crackdown that completely outlaws the circulation of vaping devices, citing a rapid rise in youth vaping, nicotine dependence, and links to lung illness as key public health concerns .

Punishment

Under Ministry of Local Administration Circular No. 12/63/D, the ban is comprehensive: e-cigarettes are forbidden in all forms, including indoor use, manufacturing, advertising, and any commercial transaction . Enforcement is aggressive officials conduct city wide inspections, confiscate all vape products, and impose mandatory three day business closures for first time offenders, with longer shutdowns and legal action for repeat violations . International regulatory trackers confirm that Syria maintains a national level prohibition on both online and offline sales, with a legal age of 18 applying only in principle since no lawful sales are permitted