AU

Australia

Restricted
🌐
Online Sales
Prohibited
🏪
Offline Sales
Allowed
🎂
Legal Age
18+
🚫
Ban Scope
Partial

Allowed Product Types

Pod SystemRefillable

Purchase Channels

PharmacySpecialty StoreOnline

Required Certifications

TGA approval

Complete Policy Details

Sales Bans

Starting from January 2024, Australia has officially implemented a policy prohibiting the import of disposable electronic cigarettes. Starting from March, importing any type of "non therapeutic" electronic cigarettes will also be illegal.

Competent Authorities

1. TGA standards and mandatory enforcement for therapeutic products 2. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regulates and enforces issues related to nicotine free electronic cigarette products 3 ACT Health (Australian Capital Territory) 4 NSW Health (New South Wales) 5 Queensland Health 6 The Victoria Department of Health and Human Services 7 The Government of Western Australia Department of Health SA Health (South Australia) 8 The Government of Tasmania Department of Health 9 The Government of Northern Territory Department of Health

Policy Details

In Australia, a doctor's prescription is required to purchase nicotine-containing e-cigarettes. New regulations in 2024 further strengthen control, prohibiting the import and sale of non-prescription e-cigarettes.
Last Updated: 2026-10