
According to the official website of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia, on August 2nd, TGA and the Queensland Health Department seized over 10,000 nicotine pouches and hundreds of illegal e-cigarette products in a joint enforcement operation.

In this operation, with the support of the Queensland Department of Health and the Queensland Police Service (QPS), the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) executed search warrants on three tobacco retailers in Bunderburg suspected of illegally holding e-cigarettes. TGA and Queensland Health officials also inspected six retail stores in the Gladstone area.

Australia's Health Minister, Mark Butler, stated that
The joint enforcement operation between the TGA and Queensland Health demonstrates a strong enforcement attitude towards the new e-cigarette laws. This is a positive example of federal and state/territory cooperation in detecting and combatting illegal e-cigarette supply.
The seized e-cigarettes are reportedly in violation of the new commercial possession law under the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (E-cigarette Reform) Act, which came into effect on July 1, 2024.
Currently, retail businesses in Australia, such as tobacco shops, e-cigarette stores, and convenience stores, are prohibited from supplying any e-cigarette products, even with a prescription. It is also typically illegal to possess e-cigarettes in retail locations. In addition to confiscating products, illegal importation, manufacturing, supplying, commercially holding, and advertising of e-cigarette products may also result in serious penalties.
Since January 1, 2024, the Australian Border Force and TGA have seized over 3.5 million e-cigarette products, valued at nearly 107 million Australian dollars (69.66 million U.S. dollars).
According to the 2024 Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (e-cigarette reform) Act, the maximum penalty for each offense is seven years imprisonment and/or 5000 penalty units (equivalent to $156,500 for individuals or $782,500 for businesses).
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