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Tax waiver on products to assist in smoking cessation

Published: 06:08 AM,Aug 17,2026 | EDITED : 10:08 AM,Aug 17,2026

 

As part of ongoing efforts to mitigate the health risks associated with smoking, the Tax Authority has issued a decision amending Ministerial Decision (No. 112/2019). 
Under this amendment, products designed to assist in smoking cessation shall be treated as non-taxable items, as they are not classified as excise goods.

'This directive reflects the Tax Authority's commitment to aligning tax policies with national strategies that contribute to creating a healthy society and encourage individuals to adopt better health choices.

The products are: 

For oral application: 
Chewing gum containing nicotine to help tobacco use cessation, including smoking. 
In tablet form to help tobacco use cessation, including smoking.
Other, to help tobacco use cessation, including smoking.

For trans dermal application:

Patches to help tobacco use cessation, including smoking.

Other, to help tobacco use cessation, including smoking

Spray to help tobacco use cessation, including smoking

Nose drops to help tobacco use cessation, including smoking

Injections to help tobacco use cessation, including smoking.