Kuwait bans online tobacco sales and sets minimum age at 21
Gulf News
Kuwait has banned online tobacco sales and set the minimum purchase age at 21, with new regulations effective from 2027.Summary
Kuwait has introduced sweeping new rules for tobacco and nicotine products, banning online sales and deliveries, setting the minimum purchase age at 21, and extending smoking restrictions to e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. The regulations, issued by Health Minister Dr Ahmed Al Awadhi, take effect on 1 January 2027. Key provisions include prohibitions on sales to minors, advertising, and youth-oriented marketing, as well as bans on sales in educational and healthcare facilities. The rules also require product registration, restrict nicotine pouches, and prohibit health claims, with enforcement powers for the Ministry of Health.
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