Panama Moves to Consolidate Vape Regulations - Tobacco Reporter
Tobacco Reporter
Panama is consolidating three bills into a single regulation to restrict vaping product use, advertising, and sales.Summary
Panamanian authorities are combining three legislative proposals (bills 263, 347, and 467) into a unified regulation targeting e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and heated tobacco products. The new regulation will address restrictions on use in public and private spaces, marketing practices, product quality and safety standards, and taxation. This initiative comes after previous attempts to regulate the industry, including a 2025 framework from the Ministry of Health and Law 315, which was ultimately overturned by the Supreme Court. Authorities, including the National Customs and Ministry of Health, are emphasizing the importance of enforcement, product traceability, and public health protection.
(Source：Tobacco Reporter)
