Question 1

Is e-cigarettes legal in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

E-Cigarettes is legal in Costa Rica. E-cigarettes are referred to as Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) in a decree (No. 37185-S-MEIC-MTSS-MP-H-SP) of 2012, and are classified as tobacco products. Sales are allowed in accordance with the tobacco control law (No. 9028, 2012). Any form of advertisement, promotion or sponsorship is prohibited outside of adult-only venues/events or direct communications. The use of nicotine-containing products in enclosed public places and on public transport is banned. Non-nicotine products are regulated by the Registry for Dangerous Products, though their marketing is not regulated.

Question 2

Is snus legal in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Snus is legal in Costa Rica. Used in Scandinavia for more than 200 years, snus is providing smokers in Sweden and Norway with an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Find out what it is, and why it is considered a safer nicotine product in our briefing paper.

Question 3

Is heated tobacco legal in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Heated Tobacco is legal in Costa Rica. No description available.

Question 4

Is nicotine pouches legal in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine Pouches is legal in Costa Rica. Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper

Question 5

Is cannabis legal in Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Cannabis is restricted in Costa Rica. Cannabis is partially regulated or restricted in Costa Rica. Recreational: Decriminalized | Medical: Legal.

Costa Rica

💨 E-Cigarettes

🫧 Snus

🔥 Heated Tobacco

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

🌿 Cannabis

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