Kuwait tightens tobacco and nicotine rules
The Kuwaiti Minister of Health has issued a regulatory decision prohibiting the sale and distribution of unlicensed or non-compliant tobacco and nicotine products, along with restrictions on their importation and distribution. The decision includes bans on selling these products to individuals under 21 years old, prohibits designs or marketing strategies that attract children and youth, and mandates health warnings covering 50% of the packaging. Additionally, the promotion and advertising of tobacco and nicotine products across media and social platforms have been criminalized. Electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products will be treated the same as traditional cigarettes in public places. Offenders will face legal penalties. The decision will take effect on January 1, 2027, and will impose restrictions on sales at 10 specific locations and outlets, including educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and public places designated for children and young people.
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