Cyprus
RestrictedOnline Sales
Allowed
Offline Sales
Allowed
Legal Age
18+
Ban Scope
Partial
Allowed Product Types
Pod SystemRefillable
Purchase Channels
Tobacco ShopPharmacyOnlineVending Machine
Required Certifications
EU TPD
Complete Policy Details
Sales Bans
Completely ban disposable electronic cigarettes
Latest Developments
In April 2026, as the rotating presidency of the European Council, Cyprus proposed a compromise draft of the Tobacco Consumption Tax Directive (TED) with the goal of reaching a political agreement by June 2026. The revision objectives include: increasing the minimum tax rate, including electronic cigarettes/heated tobacco/nicotine bags, and strengthening control over original tobacco.
Policy Trends
In 2026, Cyprus actively promotes tobacco tax reform at the EU level, with the goal of including electronic cigarettes in the EU's minimum consumption tax framework.
2. Strengthen the supervision of nicotine bags: Nicotine bags are classified as drugs and require marketing authorization. There have been multiple cases of seizure in 2026.
3. The plan to increase the consumption tax on electronic cigarettes year by year (2026-2030).
Taxation
-Nicotine containing e-liquid consumption tax: 13.12 dinars/mL (starting from 2026), increasing by 1 dinar/mL annually, reaching 17.12 dinars/mL by 2030.
Sales Channel Restrictions
Only for licensed tobacco specialty stores and pharmacies - vending machines must be equipped with an age verification system - online sales must be certified by Eurobank e-commerce - sales to people under 18 years old are prohibited - using electronic cigarettes in cars with pregnant women or minors is illegal.
Age Restrictions
18+
Product Specifications
-Nicotine concentration: ≤ 20 mg/mL (EU TPD standard)
-Cigarette cartridge capacity: ≤ 2 mL; bottled e-liquid ≤ 10 mL [original table data]
-Prohibit EU TPD negative list substances such as diacetyl and acetoin
-The content of propylene glycol (PG) shall not exceed 60%
Hardware Requirements
/1. Battery safety standards
Compulsory authentication:
CE certification is required (in compliance with the EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU)
Lithium batteries must meet the EN 62133-2 safety standard
2. Leak prevention design
Sealing test:
The smoke bomb needs to pass the inverted 48 hour leak free test (according to EN 16156:2023)
Open oil injection equipment must be equipped with dual silicone sealing rings
Packaging Requirements
-Health Warning: 65% of the area on both sides is covered with graphic and textual warnings
-Mandatory labeling (Greek): Contains addictive nicotine, prohibited for use under 18 years old
-Manufacturer EU contact information and batch number
-Battery recycling label（ ♻）
-The packaging must be labeled as "Ανακυπλώσιμο" (recyclable)
Advertising Restrictions
Completely prohibited:
-TV/Radio/Outdoor Billboards
-Social media promotion must be marked with "Μόνο Gamma iota αενήλικες 18+"
-Prohibit any form of celebrity endorsement
Notification Requirements
-All electronic cigarette products must be registered on the EU General Notification System (EU-CEG)
-Greek product labels must be provided (alongside English)
-Must submit: ingredient list (including all additives), emission data (aerosols), toxicological information, nicotine dosage information, product component description
-Annual submission of market data notification
Policy Documents
-Public Health Law (the main regulatory law for electronic cigarettes in Cyprus)
-Consumption Tax Law (Annual Increase Plan for Consumption Tax on Electronic Cigarette Liquids)
-EU TPD Directive (2014/40/EU), fully implemented as an EU member state
-Nicotine Bag Control Act (passed in April 2026)
Competent Authorities
Ministry of Health (ΥπουρπείοΥπεία ς): Policy making and Public Health Management
Drug Service Administration (Φ αρ μαευτικήΥπηρεία): Product Registration and Market Supervision
Customs and Consumption Tax Department (ΤελΩνειακς): Import Control and Tax Administration
Policy Details
In April 2026, as the rotating presidency of the European Council, Cyprus proposed a compromise draft of the Tobacco Consumption Tax Directive (TED) with the goal of reaching a political agreement by June 2026. The revision objectives include: increasing the minimum tax rate, including electronic cigarettes/heated tobacco/nicotine bags, and strengthening control over original tobacco.
In 2026, Cyprus actively promotes tobacco tax reform at the EU level, with the goal of including electronic cigarettes in the EU's minimum consumption tax framework.
2. Strengthen the supervision of nicotine bags: Nicotine bags are classified as drugs and require marketing authorization. There have been multiple cases of seizure in 2026.
3. The plan to increase the consumption tax on electronic cigarettes year by year (2026-2030).
Last Updated: 2026-10