Editing Pepper spray (section)

===Asia===
* [[Bangladesh]]: 
** Bengal Police started using pepper spray to control opposition movement.
* [[China]]: Forbidden for civilians, it is used only by law enforcement agencies. Underground trade leads to some civilian self-defense use.<ref name=CD2019>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-04/21/content_24736716.htm|title=Self-defense gadgets popular after hotel assault - China - Chinadaily.com.cn|website=www.chinadaily.com.cn|access-date=2019-10-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026174430/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2016-04/21/content_24736716.htm|archive-date=2019-10-26|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[Hong Kong]]: Forbidden for civilians, it is legal to possess and use only by the members of [[Hong Kong Disciplined Services|Disciplined Services]] when on duty. 
*** Such devices are classified as "arms" under the "Laws of Hong Kong". Chap 238 ''Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance''. Without a valid license from the [[Hong Kong Police Force]], it is a crime to possess and can result in a fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for up to 14 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_ind.nsf/FB2D3FD8A4E2A3264825647C0030A9E1/639C67AB255DDAB9C825648300287FB3?OpenDocument|title=HK Laws. Chap 238 Firearms and Ammunition Ordinance Section 2|publisher=Legislation.gov.hk|date=2000-05-26|access-date=2011-12-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928094333/http://www.legislation.gov.hk/blis_ind.nsf/FB2D3FD8A4E2A3264825647C0030A9E1/639C67AB255DDAB9C825648300287FB3?OpenDocument|archive-date=2013-09-28|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[India]]: Legal<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-04/chennai/29379737_1_pepper-sprays-adyar-molested | title=A spicy self-defense | access-date=2013-05-05 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130826121116/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-04/chennai/29379737_1_pepper-sprays-adyar-molested | archive-date=2013-08-26 | work=[[The Times of India]] | url-status=dead }}</ref> 
** They are sold via government-approved companies after performing a background verification.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2008/10/19/stories/2008101950020100.htm |title=Safety is a right too |author=Geeta Padmanabhan |author2=Aarti Dhar |date=October 19, 2008 |access-date=May 30, 2010 |location=Chennai, India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101064535/http://www.hindu.com/mag/2008/10/19/stories/2008101950020100.htm |archive-date=November 1, 2010 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Indonesia]]: It is legal, but there are restrictions on its sale and possession.
* [[Iran]]: Forbidden for civilians, it is used only by the police. 
* [[Israel]]: OC and CS spray cans may be purchased by any member of the public without restriction and carried in public. 
** In the 1980s, a firearms license was required for doing so, but these sprays have since been deregulated.
* [[Japan]]: There are no laws against possession or use, but using it could result in imprisonment, depending on the damage caused to the target. 
* [[Malaysia]]:  Use and possession of pepper spray for self-defense are legal.
* [[Mongolia]]: Possession and use for self-defense are legal, and it is freely available in stores. 
* [[Pakistan]]: Possession and use for self-defense is legal and its available at physical and online stores.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pepper Spray - 60ML |url=https://khawla.com.pk/product/pepper-spray/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Khawla – Your Power To Resist |language=en-US}}</ref> 
* [[Philippines]]: Possession and use for self-defense is legal, and it is freely available in stores.  
* [[Saudi Arabia]]: Use and possession of pepper spray for self-defense are legal.
** It is an offense to use pepper spray on anyone for reasons other than self-defense. 
* [[Singapore]]: Travellers are prohibited from bringing pepper spray into the country, and it is illegal for the public to possess it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/AEA1913|title=Arms and Explosives Act - Singapore Statutes Online|website=sso.agc.gov.sg|language=en|access-date=2019-05-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509044138/https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/AEA1913|archive-date=2019-05-09|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[South Korea]]: Pepper sprays containing OC are legal.
** Requires a permit to distribute, own, carry pepper sprays containing pre-compressed gas or explosive propellent.
** Pepper sprays without any pre-compressed gas or explosive propellent are unrestricted. 
* [[Thailand]]: Use for self-defense is legal, and it is freely available in stores.
** Possession in a public place can be punished by confiscation and a fine. 
* [[Taiwan]]: Legal for self-defense, it is available in some shops.
** It is an offense to use pepper spray on anyone for reasons other than self-defense.  
* [[Vietnam]]: Forbidden for civilians and used only by the police.