Enforcement of e-cigarette ban inadequate: legislator
January 13, 2025 by taipeitimes.com
Enforcement of e-cigarette ban inadequate: legislator
Enforcement of the e-cigarette ban in Taiwan has been inadequate since the law was amended in 2023. Only a small percentage of cases resulted in fines, with 1,247 fines issued out of 500,000 cases. These fines were for selling e-cigarettes, heated tobacco devices, and illegal use, indicating a lack of proper enforcement. The presence of "zombie vapes" with anesthetic drugs like etomidate poses further risks to public health. Legislative Yuan is calling for increased inspections and public awareness to prevent the negative impacts of e-cigarettes. The Executive Yuan is collaborating across ministries to strengthen control measures and crack down on e-cigarette-related illegal activities.