Strengthening E-cig Market Supervision with "Clear, Improve, and Strengthen" Measures

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Dec.08.2023
Strengthening E-cig Market Supervision with "Clear, Improve, and Strengthen" Measures
Dongguan Tobacco Monopoly Bureau strengthens e-cigarette market supervision with "clear, improve, and enhance" approach.

Recently, the third management center of the Dongguan Tobacco Monopoly Bureau in Guangdong Province has implemented the "clear, promote, strengthen" three-step strategy to strengthen the regulation of the e-cigarette market.

 

The management center organized personnel to thoroughly investigate the electronic retail market in the jurisdictional area in order to understand the market situation. They established a comprehensive record-keeping system to regulate each household, ensuring accurate monitoring and effective management, thereby fulfilling their responsibilities effectively.

 

Emphasize the highlight, "enhancing regulatory quality". Based on the findings, the management center strengthens supervision through categorized inspections.

 

Continuing its efforts with promising propaganda results. While maintaining a high-pressure state in market inspection, the third management center widely promotes the harmful health effects of e-cigarettes to minors, prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, and further facilitates channels for complaints and reports, promptly addressing illegal and irregular operations concerning e-cigarettes.

 

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