Costa Rica Adopts a Comprehensive Sanitary Framework for Vaping Liquids
Costa Rica implemented new regulations for vaping liquids, establishing mandatory health and safety standards for production, sale, and waste disposal.Summary
Costa Rica has enacted Executive Decree No. 45479-S, establishing Technical Regulation RTCR 519:2025, a comprehensive sanitary framework for vaping liquids with and without nicotine. This decision follows a documented increase in vaping-related intoxications, particularly among minors, and is supported by international scientific evidence regarding the potential health risks associated with vaping. The regulation mandates notification to the Ministry of Health, prior laboratory analysis, strict technical limits on ingredients, prohibition of certain substances and flavors, a ban on advertising and digital sales, mandatory health warnings, and waste management obligations. These regulations impact the entire supply chain, increasing compliance costs and enforcement risks, but are also expected to formalize the market and reduce non-compliant competition. Companies are urged to immediately assess their regulatory exposure and prepare compliance strategies.
(Source：Dentons)
