Disposable e-cigarettes can be classified into nicotine/tobacco-containing disposable e-cigarettes and nicotine-free or tobacco-free disposable e-cigarettes, based on whether they contain tobacco components or nicotine.
According to data disclosed by STELLAR, the market share of nicotine-free or tobacco-free disposable e-cigarettes has now surpassed that of nicotine- or tobacco-containing disposable e-cigarette products.
At present, more than 30 countries worldwide have introduced regulatory policies related to e-cigarettes.
In Europe, the United Kingdom and Belgium have explicitly banned the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, while the French Parliament has proposed a comprehensive ban on the domestic sale and production of disposable e-cigarettes. Russia has placed disposable e-cigarettes under strict regulatory supervision. Overall, regulatory oversight of disposable e-cigarettes in Europe is expected to continue tightening.
2. Regional Regulatory Landscape of the Global Disposable E-Cigarette Industry
In Asia, countries such as China and Japan have imposed specific regulations on the sale and carriage of disposable e-cigarettes, while Malaysia has removed a large number of disposable e-cigarette products from the market.
In North America, certain U.S. states and local jurisdictions—such as California and Washington State—have proposed bans on the sale of disposable e-cigarettes.
In addition, several countries and regions in South America and the Middle East have also introduced bans or restrictions targeting e-cigarette products.
