Rise and Regulations of E-Cigarettes: A Global Perspective
According to data released by the US Trade Commission in June 2023, e-cigarettes imported from China accounted for only 63.7% of the total in the first half of 2023, while e-cigarettes from Indonesia grabbed a share of over 35%. This signifies that Indonesia has surpassed other countries and become the second-largest exporter of e-cigarettes, trailing only China.
According to a report from The Telegraph, the UK Department of Health and Social Care is planning to propose a ban on the sale of disposable e-cigarettes in an upcoming consultation, in order to prevent children from becoming addicted to these devices. Government officials believe that disposable e-cigarettes are primarily targeted at individuals under the age of 18.
A recent YouGov survey in the UK has revealed that the sales of disposable e-cigarette products have reached 7.7 million units per week. This has sparked further concerns among the public regarding the significant amount of plastic and battery waste generated as a result.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has banned four e-cigarette advertisements on the social media platform TikTok. This regulatory body has mandated that all e-cigarette advertisements containing nicotine, unless approved as a pharmaceutical product, cannot be published on social media.
German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze supports the ban on disposable e-cigarettes and hopes for a comprehensive ban on a European Union scale. However, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faction in Germany opposes a blanket prohibition.
Vaporesso, an e-cigarette brand, has announced that it has become the first registered e-cigarette brand approved for sale in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT).
RELX Philippines is reportedly planning to launch a disposable e-cigarette brand, WAKA, in 2024 in order to expand its market presence. The product is expected to be priced at approximately 550 Philippine pesos (around 64 RMB), providing consumers with up to 10,000 puffs.
KT&G, a South Korean tobacco company, is planning to construct a new factory in East Java Province, Indonesia, with operations set to commence in 2026. This decision comes after the company reached an agreement with the Indonesian Investment Ministry.
International tobacco giant, Philip Morris International Inc (PMI), has announced a new investment plan in Poland worth over 1 billion zloty (approximately $231 million).
The Inter-Tabac tobacco exhibition of 2023 opened on September 14th at 9:00 am local time in Dortmund, Germany. This grand event, attracting over 700 companies, showcases a wide range of tobacco-related products and services, including traditional and innovative tobacco products as well as supply chain solutions. As the official media partner, 2FIRSTS conducted comprehensive on-site coverage of the exhibition.
The Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum (GTNF2023) will be held in Seoul, South Korea from September 19 to September 21, 2023. GTNF serves as a global exchange platform for public health experts, government representatives, industry professionals, and investors to share viewpoints and ideas. 2FIRSTS will be focusing on key speeches and provide coverage of the event. Stay tuned for updates.
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