Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan bans e-cigarettes and pods imports and sales, imposing fines for smoking violations, approved by parliament.

Kyrgyzstan's Parliament approves bill banning import, sale, and use of e-cigarettes, reducing fines for personal use to $115.35.

Kyrgyz lawmaker questions e-cigarette imports, customs official responds; over 840k units imported with concerns of smuggling. Tax revenues reported.

Illegal tobacco smuggling in Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan, is causing significant budget losses and cross-border issues.

Kyrgyzstan Parliament proposed amendments to criminal and penal codes to protect citizens from tobacco and nicotine, sparking public debate.

Kyrgyzstan implements new smoking law prohibiting smoking in public areas, including hookah, e-cigarettes, with designated smoking zones.

Kyrgyzstan is launching an anti-smoking movement, proposing new regulations to ban smoking in public places and protect minors.

Kyrgyzstan parliament passes bill banning use of e-cigarettes and e-liquid, raising concerns over health and economic impacts.