Chile has ushered in a new era of stringent e-cigarette regulation with the recent enactment of Ley 21.642. Effective on 21/May, the law establishes a comprehensive framework of rules and significant financial penalties for both consumers and businesses involved in the vaping market. These measures aim to control the use and commercialization of vape products, aligning many restrictions with those already in place for traditional tobacco.
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Restrictions on Sales to Minors, Public Use, Advertising, and Packaging Take Effect
Starting Tuesday, May 20th, Chile has enacted a new comprehensive law, Ley 21.642, to regulate the sale, consumption, and advertising of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, including both nicotine and non-nicotine products. This legislation aims to establish clear limits to protect public health, particularly that of young people.
Read moreChile has recently enacted a groundbreaking law, Law No. 21.642, which establishes clear regulations for Nicotine Delivery Electronic Systems (SEAN) and Non-Nicotine Electronic Systems (SESN). This legislation marks a significant step forward for nicotine innovation in Latin America, offering a balanced approach to vaping regulation that addresses public health concerns while respecting the rights of adult consumers to access potentially safer alternatives to traditional cigarettes.
Read moreIn January 2024, Chile implemented Law 21.642, which introduced stricter regulations on the sale and use of tobacco products, including a ban on selling e-cigarettes to minors. The Ministry of Health has been conducting inspections throughout the country to enforce these new rules.
According to the Ministry of Health, the BiobÃo region saw a total of 213 inspections related to the Tobacco Law in 2024. Of these, 106 took place in the province of Concepción, 62 in BiobÃo, and 45 in Arauco, resulting in three health summaries.
In the BiobÃo Province, only one out of the 62 inspections led to a summary, while in Arauco Province, just one summary was issued following 45 inspections.
Javiera Ceballos, the acting regional ministerial secretary of health for BiobÃo, stated, “For this year, we have set ourselves the challenge of increasing inspections in this area by 10% to continue protecting the health of the population.”
The new regulations prohibit smoking in enclosed spaces, including areas covered by a roof attached to one or more walls, terraces that are not open-air or have a roof attached to a wall, as well as in sports venues, stadiums, and gyms.