Guo Xiaoyu was Interviewed by Southern Weekend: E-cigarette Industry Still Belongs to the Stage of Rapid Development and Innovation.

Industry Insight by 2firsts
Jun.13.2022
On May 12th, Guo Xiaoyu, co-founder and COO of Shenzhen 2 FIRSTS Technology Co., Ltd., was interviewed by Southern Weekend on hot topics such as the new National Standard of Electronic Cigarettes.

On May 12th, Guo Xiaoyu, co-founder and COO of Shenzhen 2 FIRSTS Technology Co., Ltd., was interviewed by Southern Weekend on hot topics such as the new National Standard of Electronic Cigarettes.


In countries around the world, e-cigarettes are governed by a variety of regulatory measures. Guo Xiaoyu stated in an interview that the product form update iteration speed for electronic cigarettes is extremely rapid. Fruit-flavored disposable e-cigarettes, also known as "little cigarettes" in the industry, are not prohibited and are currently in high demand among American consumers. Consequently, the electronic cigarette industry is still in a state of rapid development and innovation. For instance, the Russian and South American markets are exploding from scratch, and the product form may change every three to six months.


Guo Xiaoyu stated that to invest in fixed assets, expand production capacity, etc., it is necessary to complete the approval process by the regulatory authorities for the future development of China's e-cigarette enterprises, which may hinder the expansion rate of the industry. She hopes that regulatory authorities will safeguard the vitality and adaptability of industrial growth while strictly adhering to requirements.

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