Nicaragua’s Health Ministry reaffirms Resolution No. 334-2021, maintaining a total ban on vaping and e-cigarette sales
Nicaragua’s Health Ministry reaffirmed its 2021 resolution completely banning the use and sale of vaping products and e-cigarettes due to health risks.Summary
Nicaragua’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) has reiterated its strict ban on vaping and e-cigarettes through a statement issued on January 2, 2026, reaffirming Resolution No. 334-2021. This resolution prohibits all aspects of electronic nicotine delivery systems – including manufacturing, import, export, promotion, advertising, storage, distribution, commercialization, and use – regardless of whether they contain nicotine. MINSA cites serious public health risks, including potential links to cancer, as the basis for the ban. The ministry warns of legal sanctions for non-compliance under the General Health Law and has called upon government institutions to enforce the resolution rigorously to protect public health. The original resolution was issued on June 28, 2021, and this recent statement serves to reinforce its continued validity and strict enforcement.
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