Vietnam’s regulatory environment for electronic cigarettes changed significantly after the National Assembly approved a nationwide ban on the production, trading, import, storage, transportation, and use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products from 2025.
For businesses, the issue is therefore no longer simply how to operate a vape shop under tighter rules. Retailers, venue managers, distributors, and other commercial operators need to understand how the ban affects their premises, staff procedures, customer interactions, and existing product-related activities.
Decree 371/2025/NĐ-CP introduced specific administrative penalties for the use and accommodation of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products from December 31, 2025. These penalty provisions were subsequently incorporated into Decree 90/2026/NĐ-CP, which took effect on May 15, 2026 and currently governs administrative penalties in the health sector.
Under Decree 90/2026/NĐ-CP, individuals using e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products may face fines ranging from 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 VND. The products involved may also be subject to mandatory destruction.
A person who allows or accommodates another person using these products at premises under their ownership or management may face a fine of 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 VND, subject to specific exceptions stated in the regulation.
For commercial premises, this makes active venue management important. Businesses should avoid creating environments or procedures that could be interpreted as permitting prohibited product use.
Manufacturers and suppliers operating across multiple markets should provide accurate technical specifications, quality documentation, labeling information, and market-specific compliance materials where applicable.
These services must always reflect local legal requirements. Product documentation or B2B support should not be interpreted as authorization to sell or distribute products in markets where those activities are prohibited.
SP2S supports international partners through structured quality control, verified technical documentation, and market-related compliance information for jurisdictions where relevant commercial activities are legally permitted.
Sources: Vietnam Government Portal; Resolution 173/2024/QH15; Decree 371/2025/NĐ-CP; Decree 90/2026/NĐ-CP
Disclaimer: This article provides general regulatory information and does not constitute legal advice.
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