E-cigarette and vape rules in Switzerland (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: Since 1 October 2024 the minimum age to buy e-cigarettes is 18. The federal ban on smoking in indoor public spaces and shared workplaces covers e-cigarettes.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age to buyBuying or using e-cigarettesSince 1 October 2024 a minimum age of 18 applies to all products covered by the Tobacco Products Act, which includes e-cigarettes. [1]
Flavour restrictionsBuying or using e-cigarettes⚠ Not yet verified
Where vaping is bannedBuying or using e-cigarettesThe federal ban on smoking indoors in publicly accessible spaces and in shared workplaces has applied to e-cigarettes since 1 October 2024. Smoking rooms are possible only under certain conditions. [2]
Disposable vapesBuying or using e-cigarettesContainers of nicotine-containing liquid may be supplied to consumers with at most 2 ml for disposable e-cigarettes and disposable cartridges, and at most 10 ml for refill material. No outright ban on disposable e-cigarettes is stated. [3]
Nicotine strength limitBuying or using e-cigarettesNicotine-containing liquid may contain at most 20 mg of nicotine per ml. Containers of nicotine liquid may hold at most 10 ml for refills and 2 ml for disposable e-cigarettes and cartridges. [3]

Notes

  • No flavour rule for e-liquids was found in the BAG pages read. The Tobacco Products Act itself could not be read (Fedlex needs JavaScript).
  • The BAG describes the federal rule only. Cantons may have further rules; they were not checked.
  • The limits apply to nicotine-containing liquids. Only the size is limited; no ban was found. The consolidated text read is the version of 1 October 2024.
  • The text read is the consolidated version of 1 October 2024. It applies to nicotine-containing liquids only.

Sources

  1. Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG): Tabakproduktegesetz (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG): FAQ Tabakproduktegesetz (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  3. Fedlex (Swiss Confederation): Bundesgesetz über Tabakprodukte und elektronische Zigaretten (Tabakproduktegesetz, TabPG), Stand am 1. Oktober 2024 (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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