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Electronic cigarettes embargo countries - 2013-08-12 20:37:11
In Australia, the sale of electronic cigarettes containing nicotine is illegal.
In Austria, the electronic cigarettes are considered medical devices, and medical products with nicotine cartridges. Therefore, before legally sold, electronic cigarettes must have CE (European Commission) markers, and nicotine cartridges as a medical product registration.
In Brazil, the electronic cigarette sales, import or any form of advertising is prohibited. Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) found that the current health and safety of electronic cigarettes assessment is still not satisfactory, so the electronic cigarette can not get commercial approval.
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In the Czech Republic, the use of electronic cigarettes and advertising is currently unrestricted.
In Denmark, the electronic cigarettes are legal, but the nicotine cartridge is currently undergoing due review of the Danish health sector is under a temporary injunction.
In Canada, since the smoking ban in public places, with regard to the legality of the use of electronic cigarettes were being reviewed. Canada has not ratified any electronic smoking products in the market permits.
In Finland, the sale or purchase of nicotine through the network pipe is illegal, but buying from overseas sources for the personal use of the nicotine cartridge is not illegal.
In Hong Kong, possession or sale of electronic cigarettes are illegal.
In the Netherlands, which allows the use of electronic cigarettes, but in the EU set to ban electronic cigarette advertising legislation.
In New Zealand, the Ministry of Health, nicotine cartridge to comply with "Medicine Act" requirements, except as a registered drug, or can not sell.
In Panama, from September 2009 onwards prohibit distribution and sale of electronic cigarettes.
In South Africa, the use of electronic cigarettes is currently unrestricted.
In Tajikistan, the use of electronic cigarettes is currently unrestricted.
In the UK, the use of electronic cigarettes is currently unrestricted.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration that the electronic cigarette is a nicotine delivery device, you need to get FDA approval. The agency is currently investigating electronic smoking device and prevents a number of electronic cigarette products imported into the United States.