Ecuador

Policy Summary: 

Classified as ENDS per a decree. Minimum age of purchase is 18 years. Advertising is restricted to venues accessed solely by adults. The tobacco control law bans use in public spaces/transport. These policies do not include non-nicotine tobacco products.*

Begnining January 1, 2020, a special consumption tax (ICE) are included for other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products at Ad valorem rate of 150%.

 

*Personal communication with in-country experts and/or Ministry of Health representatives

Policy Domains: 
Vape-free
Minimum age
Advertising/Promotion/Sponsorship
Product Classifications: 
Tobacco (derivative)
ENDS
Regulatory Mechanisms: 

Decree (http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tobaccocontrollaws...)

Tobacco Control Law (http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tobaccocontrollaws...)

 

WHO Region: 
AMRO