The Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers approved a six-month temporary ban on the import of electronic cigarettes and their cartridges, according to a new government decree. The restriction will take effect 15 days after its official publication and is aimed at curbing nicotine addiction and reducing the growing use of e-cigarettes, particularly among young people. Authorities said the rapid spread of electronic cigarettes among youth in recent years has raised serious public health concerns, prompting the move to limit the uncontrolled entry of these products into the country.
The decision aligns Kyrgyzstan with a broader regional trend, as Kazakhstan imposed a full ban on the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes in June 2024, while Uzbekistan introduced restrictions on their distribution starting in November 2025.
