3 days ago
Iraq Lifts Ban on Imports of E-Cigarettes, Tobacco
By John Lee.
The Iraqi Council of Ministers has approved a request by the Ministry of Health to lift the ban on importing electronic cigarettes, electronic hookahs, and tobacco products, provided that all imports comply with the country's Anti-Smoking Law (No. 19 of 2012).
Under the new policy, the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control will develop technical standards for these goods. The Iraqi Customs Authority will determine customs valuation, while commercial attachés abroad will authenticate certificates of origin and invoices, allowing these imports to be integrated directly into Iraq's national system without the need for secondary verification.
This decision is expected to streamline import procedures and support regulatory oversight of tobacco-related products in the country.
(Source: PMO)
