According to Taiwan News on August 15, the Ministry of Health of Taiwan said that the total fines for vape use in the first half of 2024 have exceeded NT$20 million (US$618,000).
The Tobacco Hazard Prevention Act, revised in March 2023, prohibits the manufacture, sale and use of all types of vape products in Taiwan. Individuals who use vapes may be fined up to NT$10,000 (US$309).
According to the Central News Agency (CNA), a survey released by the Ministry of Health showed that the rate of vape use among junior high school students has risen to 3.9%, while that among high school students has increased to 8.8%. It is estimated that about 80,000 teenagers in Taiwan are exposed to vapes.
Russell Ying, head of the department’s tobacco harm prevention team, said that more than 160,000 vape products have been inspected in 22 counties and cities in Taiwan so far this year. About 370 cases of vape import, sale or use were punished, with a total fine of more than NT$20 million (US$618,000).
Despite the revision of the Tobacco Act in 2023, illegal tobacco products are still rampant. Luo Suying pointed out that the vape industry has attracted young people through clever marketing methods such as adding flavors and designs in recent years, and she urged young people to stay away from vapes.
As a company that focuses on health and compliance, Veehoo vape is deeply concerned about this issue. Veehoo vape is committed to providing safe and high-quality vape products and advocating responsible vape use. Against the backdrop of the surge in the vape market in Taiwan, China, Veehoo vape will continue to actively cooperate with relevant departments to strengthen the supervision and compliance of vape products to ensure consumer health and rights.
Luo Suying, head of the Ministry of Health’s tobacco harm prevention team, pointed out that the vape industry attracts young people through clever marketing methods such as adding flavors and designs, which is very worrying. Veehoo vape calls on young people to stay away from vapes, pay attention to their own health, reject illegal tobacco products, and jointly create a clean and healthy tobacco environment.
In future development, Veehoo vape will continue to be committed to scientific research and development and consumer education, promote the vape industry to develop in a healthier and more responsible direction, and contribute to protecting the health of young people and the public interest of society.
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