According to Taiwan News reported on August 15th, the Taiwanese Ministry of Health announced that the total fines imposed in the first half of 2024 for using e-cigarettes have exceeded NT$20 million (US$618,000).
The revised Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act of March 2023 prohibits the manufacturing, sale, and use of all types of e-cigarette products in Taiwan. Individuals caught using e-cigarettes can be fined up to 10,000 New Taiwan Dollars (309 US Dollars).
According to the report from the Central News Agency (CNA), a survey released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare shows that the rate of middle school students using e-cigarettes has risen to 3.9%, while high school students have increased to 8.8%. It is estimated that around 80,000 adolescents in Taiwan have been exposed to e-cigarettes.
The head of the smoke prevention team in the department, Russell Ying, stated that this year, a total of over 160,000 e-cigarette products have been inspected in 22 counties and cities in Taiwan, China. Approximately 370 penalties have been issued for activities such as importing, selling, or using e-cigarettes, with total fines exceeding NT$20 million (US$618,000).
Despite the revision of the Tobacco Act in 2023, illegal tobacco products continue to be rampant. Russell Ying pointed out that in recent years, the e-cigarette industry has cleverly attracted young people by adding flavors and designs through marketing tactics. She urges young people to stay away from e-cigarettes.
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