Vaping Ban in Uganda

Vaping and IQOS devices are Banned

Vaping Ban 

Vaping Ban

Uganda's Tobacco Control Act, 2015 sought to effectively remove this globally popular tobacco alternative to smoking cigarettes from public life. Current evidence indicates that using e-cigarettes is dangerous, especially for young people and people who have never smoked.

The law bans the importation, manufacture, distribution, processing, sale, offer for sale of e-cigarettes, including nicotine- and non-nicotine containing liquids among other substances.

Punishment

The law does not prohibit personal use, as there is no provision addressing vaping in indoor public places, workplaces, or public transport—meaning use is technically allowed due to the absence of regulation. Advertising and promotion are also unregulated, but because commercial sale is banned, these activities have no practical legal space. tobaccocontrollaws.org. Main Policies - E-Cigarettes  Uganda Tobacco Control Laws Penalties arise from violating the commercial ban, with authorities empowered to seize prohibited products under the broader enforcement powers of the Tobacco Control Act.