Taiwan: Proposal to Strengthen Regulation on E-Cigarette and Heated Tobacco Products

Mar.05
Taiwan: Proposal to Strengthen Regulation on E-Cigarette and Heated Tobacco Products
Taiwan proposes strict laws to crack down on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, including seizure and destruction of illegal products.

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Taiwan’s health department proposed legal amendments to crack down on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

 

The proposed bill allows for the direct confiscation and destruction of these illegal products, as well as strengthening online monitoring.

 

Although 11 heated tobacco companies have applied for health risk assessments, not a single one has been approved.

 

According to the Taipei Times report on March 4th, Taiwan's "Department of Health Promotion" has proposed amending the "Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act" to strengthen regulation of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

 

The head of the Smoke Pollution Prevention Team, Russell Ying, stated that the proposal would allow for the direct confiscation and destruction of these illegal products, as well as strengthen online supervision. The agency will submit the proposal to the Cabinet for review next Tuesday (the 11th) and will expedite the normal process due to the urgent need for enhanced supervision.

 

Under existing regulations, as of March 23, 2023, the manufacture, import, sale, display, advertising, and use of e-cigarettes and unapproved heated tobacco products have been prohibited. As of January 31, 2023, there have been recorded 610,000 violations, including 654 cases involving e-cigarettes and 2,606 cases involving heated tobacco. There have been 1,063 cases of illegal use, with 22 different social media and e-commerce platforms involved, totaling 150 cases. A total of NT$370 million (approximately $11.24 million USD) in fines have been imposed for these violations.

 

Russell Yeng pointed out that current regulations do not allow for the direct confiscation of e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products. Even if fines are imposed, the products still need to be returned to their original owners. This proposal aims to address this loophole and expedite the process of confiscation and destruction. The proposal also requires internet service providers to remove illegal advertisements and restrict access to relevant content. Failure to remove content or cooperate with investigations will result in penalties.

 

She emphasized that the purpose of this amendment is to strengthen regulation and prevent the circulation of these illegal products. Despite 11 heat-not-burn tobacco companies applying for health risk assessments, none have passed thus far.

 

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