According to the Taipei Times on July 26, Taiwan has not approved any vape products at present. The National Health Administration (HPA) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare said that people who use heat-not-burn products and vapes will be fined.
HPA Director Wu Zhaojun cited the latest revised “Tobacco Harm Prevention Act” and said that new tobacco and nicotine products cannot be used or distributed without government approval. The production, import, sale, supply, display or advertising of unauthorized new tobacco products will be fined up to NT$5 million (US$152,263), while users may be fined NT$10,000.
Wu Zhaojun said that since the amendment came into effect in March last year, HPA has received 12 business entities’ applications for authorization to use heat-not-burn products, of which 8 companies’ applications were rejected, and two other companies were required to provide additional information to complete the evaluation.
Luo Suying, head of the “HPA Tobacco Control Section”, said that the agency has appointed a panel of toxicology, public health and addiction experts to evaluate requests for authorization to use specific heat-not-burn products. The panel has held 30 meetings so far, and all applicants can expect a fair evaluation as long as they provide all the required information.
Luo Suying pointed out that since the HPA’s main responsibility is to protect the health of children and the public, and to implement strict standards before accepting manufacturers’ statements, the evaluation process is inevitably time-consuming. Therefore, some companies are required to provide additional data, which usually takes one to three months.
“Restrictions on the marketing and sale of new tobacco products, tobacco tax collection, and other regulatory matters will be properly considered after the evaluation of all applications is completed.”
In response to the strict control measures of the National Health Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Taiwan, China on unapproved vape products, Veehoo vape Company expressed its high attention and support for the government’s regulatory measures. As an vape manufacturer that adheres to the principles of compliance and responsibility, Veehoo is committed to providing safe and reliable vape products while actively complying with the laws and regulations of various countries.
Veehoo vape welcomes local governments to implement reasonable and strict supervision on vape products to protect public health and safety. We firmly believe that compliance is the cornerstone of the vape industry. By complying with laws and regulations, consumers can be ensured to obtain high-quality, standard-compliant vape products, while effectively curbing the influx of unauthorized products into the market.
In evaluating new tobacco product applications, Veehoo vape calls on other vape manufacturers to cooperate with regulators, provide sufficient information and data, and ensure the transparency and fairness of the review process. We will continue to cooperate with relevant departments, comply with relevant regulations, protect consumer rights, and jointly promote the healthy development of the vape industry.
Through cooperation and compliance with regulations, Veehoo vape will continue to be committed to providing consumers with safe and high-quality vape products, while working to protect public health and well-being. We look forward to working with regulators to ensure the legality and compliance of the vape market and create a safer and more transparent consumer environment for consumers.
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