Regulatory stance adopted by scores of nations

More than 90 countries have enacted national laws regulating e-cigarettes, including their sale, advertising, promotion, sponsorship, packaging and taxation.

In Australia, nicotine-free e-cigarettes are classified as legal consumer products, while the sale and marketing of electronic nicotine delivery services, also known as ENDS, is prohibited. However, imports for personal reasons may be allowed under certain circumstances. Advertising, promotion and sponsorship, as well as recreational use of electronic nicotine delivery systems are banned.

In Brazil, e-cigarettes are classified as tobacco products, with a law prohibiting their sale, advertising, distribution and importation. As tobacco products, their use in public places and on public transportation is prohibited.