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Alternative tobacco and nicotine products in Iran

Global business and regulatory news covering the alternative tobacco industry

2nd August 2023

Daily regulatory updates of the tobacco alternative sector. It includes weekly podcasts and monthly compilations

5th March 2024: Iran: Jafar Jandaghi, head of the Environment and Occupational Health Centre of the Ministry of Health, told local press that the ban on heated tobacco and e-cigarettes extends beyond production to encompass sales, manufacturing and advertising, due to the harmful impact on health of these products. E-cigarettes are banned in Iran under the Executive Bylaw of the Act on National Control and Campaign Against Tobacco.
13th September 2023: Iran: The Chamber of Guilds has issued a news release prohibiting the sale and supply in chain and franchise shops of tobacco products, including heated tobacco and e-cigarettes. The release explained that this action is in line with the Ministry of Health’s efforts to combat tobacco use.