Vaping is banned in countries like Mexico and Thailand – here are the countries where it’s illegal or restricted
VAPING continues to divide opinions with many claiming it is safe while others stating it should be banned due to the danger it poses.
Before you head on your next holiday, you should check if you can travel with e-cigarettes as a rising number of countries are banning them.
Laws surrounding vaping are still evolving - governments are constantly changing their rules based on new information about how dangerous it is.
Some countries ban the sale of e-cigarettes, but not their possession, while others ban nicotine-containing liquids.
The strictest countries are the ones who forbid- or at least strongly frown upon - everything from the sale and import to the use of the devices altogether.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new advice claiming vaping is dangerous and could cause serious health damage.
Over in South America, Argentinian and Venezuelan officials frown on personal vaporisers.
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While travellers have reported being able to vape in some public places, be aware that you may be fined.
Cambodia, Lebanon, Philippines and Vietnam joined Thailand in banning e-cigarettes as well, along with India last year.
Meanwhile, visitors to Brazil are also warned about smoking e-cigarettes - the country banned their manufacture and sale in 2014 and officials have been known to hand out fines for any products confiscated.
Uruguay have also put a blanket ban on electronic cigarettes in 2009, when the Minister of Health claimed that the presence of toxic gases and lack of proof that e-cigarettes work as effective tools to quit smoking were reason enough.
Jordan, Oman and Qatar have banned e-cigarettes with the reasoning that nicotine is damaging to health - despite the fact that cigarettes are still legal.
In Taiwan, e-cigarettes are classed as a regulated drug, meaning their import and sale can lead to prison sentences and fines.
Countries where vaping is restricted
While some countries ban vaping altogether, in others it's more of a grey area.
In Australia for example, it is legal to use vape pens but liquid nicotine is illegal, despite recent campaigning groups fighting to allow the use of nicotine.
Japan has similar laws banning nicotine liquids.
Meanwhile in Canada, vaping is prohibited for those under the age of 19. And while it is allowed in many establishments, it is seen as rude not to ask first.
A number of US states are also proposing new laws to prevent minors from buying vaping pens.
San Francisco and Massachusetts banned the sale of e-cigarettes last year, while Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington have banned flavoured e-cigarettes.
Hong Kong introduced a ban on the sale of vapes last year, and while vaping remains legal, it could change very soon.
Most of Europe allows vaping, as long as it is not in a public establishment.
Norway is the exception to this as the use of nicotine through vaping is banned.
Dan Marchant, Director of Vape Club told Sun Online: "As the popularity and awareness of vaping increases around the world, the laws surrounding it are also constantly changing, so it is vital that travellers seek up to date advice before travelling.
"We hear of different attitudes towards vaping coming from countries where vape products have been banned, though of course if vaping is banned in your country of travel it’s best to not risk a fine, or worse, from the police.
"One other important thing to remember is to keep vape batteries in your hand luggage as they are required to be kept in a pressure controlled environment."
The US could soon raise the vaping age from 18 to 21.
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The vaping death toll has hit 50 people in the US as of this month.