The use of e-cigarettes in public places is strictly regulated and restricted. The following is a detailed summary of the relevant regulations:
France: As of July 1, 2025, France has implemented a strict smoking ban in public places for children. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited in outdoor areas where children may be, such as beaches, parks, public gardens, areas around schools, bus stops, sports venues and sports facilities. The outdoor terraces of cafes and bars are temporarily not included in the ban.
The UK: As of June 1, 2025, disposable e-cigarette products in all stores across the UK will be forcibly removed from shelves, and those who violate the rules will face up to two years in prison. In addition, the British government also plans to impose a new e-cigarette tax on e-cigarettes.
At the national level, The State Council has clearly stated that electronic cigarettes fall under the category of "new tobacco products" and are managed in accordance with the relevant provisions on cigarettes in the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Tobacco Monopoly Law" of our country.
Local level:
Shanghai: As of October 28, 2022, the amendment to the "Regulations on Smoking Control in Public Places of Shanghai Municipality" has been officially implemented, including e-cigarettes in the scope of public place smoking bans. That is, smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited in all indoor public places, indoor workplaces, public transportation vehicles, and outdoor areas of some public places in the city.
Other regions: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Dalian, Liaoning Province, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, Nanning, Guangxi Province, Hainan Province, Chongqing and other places have also included e-cigarettes in the scope of tobacco control, prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in indoor public places, indoor workplaces and public transportation vehicles, and have made clear regulations on the places, signs and fine amounts.
Minors' activity venues: nurseries, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, children's palaces, educational training institutions and other places that mainly provide education, teaching, activities and services for minors, as well as outdoor teaching areas, and maternal and child health care hospitals, children's hospitals and other medical and health institutions and children's welfare institutions that mainly provide services for women and children, all prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes.
Public transportation waiting areas: Dalian, Chongqing and other places have clearly stated that smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited in the waiting areas of public transportation where people gather, such as buses, long-distance coaches, taxis, subways, trains, ships and civil aircraft.
Other public places: Outdoor audience seats in sports and fitness venues, performance venues, competition, fitness and performance areas, as well as public places open to the public such as cultural relics protection units, usually prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes.