Progress update on application for tobacco monopoly production license

Jul.12.2022
Jianjia Group submitted applications for tobacco production permit, with some subsidiaries completing inspections and awaiting approval.

Regarding the progress of the application for the tobacco monopoly production license, Jingjia Co., Ltd. stated on July 11th via the "SZSE Interactive Easy" platform that its subsidiary and affiliated companies involved in electronic cigarettes have submitted letters of intent for application. Some of these companies have completed their factory inspections and are waiting for approval from the relevant administrative departments.


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