Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice released a draft decree outlining administrative penalties for the use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, implementing National Assembly Resolution No. 173/2024/QH15. Under the proposal, individuals caught using e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products would face fines of VND 3–5 million ($114–$190), along with confiscation and destruction of the products. Property owners or managers who allow such use on their premises would face higher fines of VND 5–10 million ($190–$380).
The draft also introduces stricter enforcement for minors and businesses. Minors aged 16 to under 18 who use tobacco products would be fined VND 200,000–500,000 ($7.60–$19), replacing the previous warning-based approach. Meanwhile, manufacturers or distributors that fail to comply with health warning label requirements could be fined up to VND 30 million ($1,140). The decree is intended to support Vietnam’s comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products starting in 2025.
