Longhua Street Conducts Supervision and Inspection of E-cigarette Enterprises

Dec.30.2024
Longhua Street Conducts Supervision and Inspection of E-cigarette Enterprises
Longhua Street conducts supervision and inspection on e-cigarette businesses to prevent illegal activities and ensure product quality and safety.

Longhua Street conducts supervision and inspection on e-cigarette companies, strengthening drug control and governance in the e-cigarette industry to eliminate illegal activities such as the addition of ethyl maltol to e-cigarettes.


During the operation, staff members will conduct thorough inspections on e-cigarette companies, checking their raw material procurement records to ensure legal sources. They will also focus on inspecting retail stores and verifying their business licenses. Product labels will undergo strict scrutiny to prevent false advertising that may mislead consumers, especially in order to avoid negative marketing influences on adolescents.


Staff members also visited relevant companies door-to-door to promote anti-drug efforts and explained the "Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Drug Control Regulations.


According to the relevant officials, a total of 27 businesses (retail stores) were inspected during this operation, which not only regulated business practices but also protected the health rights of residents. Longhua Street will continue to strengthen supervision and conduct regular inspections to urge e-cigarette companies to prioritize quality and safety, ensuring the legal development of e-cigarettes.


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