Key points:
- Chinese customs in Macau discovered 300 packs (6000 sticks) of cigarettes and 265 e-cigarettes in a store that did not meet labeling requirements. The individuals involved could face a maximum fine of 200,000 Macau Patacas (25,000 USD), and the confiscated products will be destroyed.
- Since the implementation of the Smoking Prevention Law in 2011, tobacco consumption in Macau has decreased by 31.4%.
- The health department is planning to implement a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes, including their use and possession, as well as stricter regulations on other tobacco products. However, a specific timeline has not been determined yet.
According to Macau Daily Times on March 25, the Health Bureau of Macao (SSM) reported that its Office of Tobacco Control and Alcohol Control was informed by Customs (SA) that a batch of tobacco products suspected of illegal importation was discovered in a store in the Huatai District.
After an investigation, authorities found a total of 300 packs (6,000 sticks) of cigarettes with packaging that did not comply with the labeling requirements specified in the Tobacco Control Act No. 5/2011, as well as 265 e-cigarettes confiscated.
Customs have confiscated these cigarettes and e-cigarette products, and the Health Bureau will initiate corresponding sanction procedures. Once the illegal activities are confirmed, those involved may face fines of up to 200,000 Macau Patacas (25,000 USD), and the confiscated products will be destroyed.
The Health Bureau recently announced that Macau, China has exceeded the World Health Organization's (WHO) targets for reducing tobacco consumption. Since the implementation of the Smoking Control Law in 2011, tobacco consumption has decreased by 31.4%, exceeding the WHO's target of a 30% reduction.
The Health Department announced plans to implement a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes, including their use and possession, as well as stricter regulations on other tobacco products. While the intention has been stated, a specific timeline for these regulatory revisions has yet to be determined.
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