Taiwan

Taipei Times reported that KMT lawmaker Wan Meiling criticized the lax enforcement of e-cigarette ban in Taiwan, with only 0.25% fines issued.

Taiwan Health Department fined over 2.4 billion NTD for 3511 tobacco violations, with 865 e-cigarette cases, youth usage remains high.

On August 29th, the Taiwan Taoyuan Health Department and Police busted an e-cigarette factory, seizing over $630,000 worth of products.

Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare announces plans to ban an additional 27 flavor additives in tobacco products.

The largest e-cigarette factory in Taiwan was successfully raided in Taichung, with illegal materials seized worth over 10 million NT dollars.

Taiwan has not approved any e-cigarette products, with fines for those using HNB products without consent by the Health Promotion Administration.

Former Taipei Customs officer Huang, accused of aiding smuggling over 95,000 IQOS e-cigarettes, denied charges in court.

Taiwan's Ministry of Health urges parents to watch for stress in students ahead of mid-term exams and prevent smoking.