Kyrgyzstan authorities have drafted a resolution to extend the temporary ban on the import of e-cigarettes and e-liquids for another six months to curb youth nicotine addiction.
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The Kyrgyz Parliament’s Committee on Social Policy recalled the bill banning electronic cigarettes and vapes for revision on January 13, 2026. This decision aims to address concerns that a total ban could fuel smuggling and reduce tax revenue. The bill will be amended to incorporate feedback before being resubmitted for discussion.
Key Takeaways:
- Bill Recalled: Legislation banning vapes and nicotine delivery systems was withdrawn for rework.
- Economic Concerns: Officials fear a full ban would increase contraband and cut budget receipts.
- Next Steps: The revised bill will be presented to the Jogorku Kenesh after incorporating suggestions.
The Kyrgyzstan government is taking decisive action against vaping by proposing a temporary ban on the import of e-cigarettes and related nicotine products. The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared a draft resolution that would halt all imports for a six-month period. This document is currently open for public discussion before finalization.
Read moreThe average price for a pack of filtered cigarettes in Kyrgyzstan has climbed significantly, driven by new government policies aimed at controlling tobacco product costs. This price hike is part of a broader strategy that includes setting minimum prices for cigarettes, vapes, and heated tobacco items.
Read moreKyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health, Erkin Checheybaev, has called for an increase in excise taxes on tobacco products to improve public health, particularly for the younger generation. Speaking at an intersectoral meeting in Bishkek on June 10, 2025, focused on effective ways to reduce tobacco and nicotine consumption, the minister emphasized that higher prices would make these products less accessible to children and adolescents.
Read moreKyrgyzstan is set to enforce a comprehensive ban on the import, sale, and use of all vaping products (e-cigarettes) starting July 1st. The legislation, signed into law by President Sadyr Japarov in November 2024 after parliamentary revisions, introduces significant penalties for violations.
Read morePresident Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic signed into law amendments to the “On Free Economic Zones” Law on November 20, 2024. The Zhogorku Kenesh, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament, had previously adopted these changes to support entrepreneurs, ensure fair competition, and resolve legal contradictions arising from the Tax Code.
Read moreGovernment Sets Minimum Prices and Bans E-Cigarettes to Improve Public Health and State Budget
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved minimum prices for tobacco products and vapes, effective January 1, 2025. The government signed the resolution to improve public health and replenish the state budget.
Read morePresident Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic has signed a law amending several legislative acts to safeguard citizens’ health from the consequences of using electronic cigarettes with nicotine-containing liquids. The Jogorku Kenesh, the Kyrgyz Parliament, adopted the law on October 23, 2024.
Read moreThe Ministry of Economy in Kyrgyzstan has published a resolution by the Cabinet of Ministers for public discussion, which aims to increase the minimum wholesale and retail prices for tobacco and nicotine-containing products from January 1, 2025. The department states that this step will increase the revenues of the republican budget and reduce the consumption of unhealthy products among citizens, ultimately improving public health.
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