Country
- 🌍 All countries 10
- Australia 1
- Brazil 0
- Canada 1
- China 0
- France 1
- Germany 0
- Greece 0
- Hong Kong 0
- India 0
- Iran 0
- Italy 0
- Japan 1
- Nigeria 0
- North Korea 0
- Pakistan 0
- Russia 0
- Saudi Arabia 0
- Singapore 1
- Thailand 1
- Turkey 0
- UK 2
- USA 2
Banned products around the world, country by country. Pick a country to see only its bans.
CanadaBannedBaby walkersCanada was the first country to ban baby walkers because of head injuries from falls.ProductsSince 2004Details →JapanBannedVicks inhalers and some cold medicinesProducts with pseudoephedrine or similar stimulants cannot be brought into Japan.ProductsDetails →UKBannedDisposable vapesSale and supply banned from June 2025 to cut youth vaping and waste.ProductsSince 2025Details →SingaporeBannedE-cigarettes and vapesBuying, owning and using vapes is illegal.ProductsSince 2018Details →ThailandBannedE-cigarettes and vapesImporting, selling and owning vapes is illegal; tourists have been fined and detained.ProductsSince 2014Details →AustraliaBannedHuawei and ZTE 5G equipmentExcluded from 5G networks over national-security concerns.ProductsSince 2018Details →UKBannedIvory salesThe Ivory Act 2022 bans dealing in elephant ivory, with narrow exemptions.ProductsSince 2022Details →USABannedLawn dartsBanned by the Consumer Product Safety Commission after injuries and deaths among children.ProductsSince 1988Details →FranceRestrictedMobile phones in schools (under 15)Pupils in primary and middle schools may not use phones during the school day.ProductsSince 2018Details →USARestrictedNew Huawei and ZTE equipmentThe FCC stopped approving new telecom equipment from these companies on national-security grounds.ProductsSince 2022Details →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country bans the most products?
In our list, UK (2), followed by USA (2) and Canada (1).
Is this list up to date?
We review entries regularly and add new bans as they happen. Laws change, so check an official government source before you travel or act on this information.
Laws change often and many bans have exceptions. This list is for general information, not legal or travel advice. Check official government sources before you travel. Last updated: 12/10/2026.