E-Cigarettes Are Back Online—The Most Asked Questions Finally Answered

According to Ali's notification document, the completee-cigarettesfinished productandcore components、materialor#p#Pagination Title #e#No salesYes, only some of the accessories of e-cigarettes can be sold, and disposable e-cigarettes and their spare parts simplyDon't sell anything, so is it good or bad news?

Including product production, contract processing, and brand holding companies #p#pagination title #e#

(It is expected to be officially launched on October 12, 2023)

Supply chain optimization: Alibaba allows the sale of some e-cigarette accessories, which helps overseas e-cigarette manufacturers make it easier to obtain the parts and materials they need, reduces manufacturing costs and improves supply chain efficiency.

Reduce middlemen: It helps reduce the number of intermediaries, reduces the distribution costs of products, and allows manufacturers to cooperate more directly with related companies. This is a positive development for manufacturers and contract processing companies and helps improve their Profitability and product competitiveness.# p#pagination title #e#

Profit Return: Due to the sale of core components and accessories of e-cigarettes, more profits are expected to be returned to manufacturers. which fore-cigarette industrySustainable development is a positive signal.

Investment Opportunities: Alibaba International Station opens e-cigarette merchants to settle in, which provides opportunities for related companies to expand their business and promote their brands.But there are also thresholds,According to relevant industry sources,#p#paginated title #e#China is limited to 100 investment companies, may create entry barriers for some companies.

The following is "Alibaba International Statione-cigarette productsTargeted Investment Promotion and Control Rules "Detailed source: Alibaba International Station

1. Targeted investment promotion model

#p#Pagination Title #e#An e-cigarette business entity that has obtained a China tobacco monopoly production enterprise license in accordance with the law in the mainland of China,You can contact your account manager to inquire about the access requirements for e-cigarette products and apply for e-cigarette product qualification access.Merchants that have passed the qualification of e-cigarette products，And after signing the merchant commitment letter,Only then can e-cigarette products that meet the control requirements of Article 2 of these Rules be released on the platform.

2. Control requirements for e-cigarette products

(1) Definition of e-cigarette products #p#pagination title #e#

● Electronic cigarettes: The definition of e-cigarettes will vary in different countries, and e-cigarettes usually refer to ENDS (ieElectronic nicotine delivery device，Electroacronym for nic Nicotine Delivery Systems), which works by using batteries to heat e-cigarette liquids (It usually contains nicotine, spices and other chemicals that help create aerosolsquality), producing an aerosol that the user breathes into the lungs. E-cigarette related products include: the cartridge, atomized substances, nicotine, smoking equipment, accessories, etc.;

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● Electronic cigarette bombs : E-cigarette components containing aerosols, etc.;

● Products sold in combination with cigarette bombs and smoking equipment: Disposable e-cigarettes, e-cigarette products sold in one packaging unit in accordance with relevant national standards, etc.;

● Aerosol: Mixtures and auxiliary substances that can be completely or partially atomized into aerosols by electronic devices, including but not limited to solid form aerosols, liquid form aerosols (i.e. e-cigarette liquid), etc.;

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● Nicotine for electronic cigarettes: Refers to the use of electronic cigarette liquid, cigarette bombs,smoke oilnicotine in;

● Electronic cigarette smoking equipment: A device that injects smoke liquid, etc., for people to smoke, suck, chew or inhale through atomization.

(2) Electronic cigarette productsSales Restrictions #p#Pagination Title #e#

1. Merchants who have passed the qualification of e-cigarette products can visit Alibaba International StationRelease e-cigarette smoking equipmentandits accessories, including but not limited to: e-cigarette relatedatomizerOther electronic cigarette related products such as cigarette rod, cigarette pen, cigarette holder, battery for electronic cigarette, electronic cigarette liquid filler, electronic cigarette packaging, etc.

2、prohibited from being publishedE-cigarette cartridge #p#pagination title #e#、Aerosols, disposable e-cigarettes and other cigarette bombswithsmoking setcombination salesproducts and anycontainingthe e-liquid、smoke oil、nicotineproducts.Any disposable e-cigaretteandIts related accessories #p#pagination title #e#、packagingProducts such as disposable e-cigarettes are prohibited from being released regardless of whether they are marked with cigarette liquid information. Alibaba International Station can revise the scope of prohibited goods at any time based on changes in laws, regulations, supervision, public opinion, etc.

3、prohibitede-cigarette productsonline trading。

4、prohibitedE-cigarette products enter anymarketing promotionScenarios, including but not limited to:Recommendations from international stations such as promotion, list, venue, etc.#p#paginated title #e#Scene,live broadcastand other businessesPromotion scene, advertising scene, and other scenarios that Alibaba International believes are in line with the concept of marketing promotion.

5、prohibitede-cigarette productsConduct advertising promotionand make any descriptions that may be regarded as advertising promotion.

6、prohibitedOnline listing of e-cigarette products released on Alibaba International#p#Pagination Title #e#Link placementGo to any website other than Alibaba International.

7、Product description restrictions, including but not limited to product title, keywords, details page and other locations:

1）prohibitedAny nicotine, tobacco or e-cigaretteDescription of taste;#p#Pagination Title #e#

2）prohibitedDepictions that look or may have beenconfused with food；

3）prohibitedAnything that mightencourage buyersPictures/portraits/music/words of using e-cigarettes;

4）Disable #p#pagination headers #e#depictedcartoon charactersor may appeal to people under 18Real or fictional characters, or describe a person under the age of 25 who used the product or who appears to be under the age of 25;

5）prohibitedHave anything such as personal appearance or charmeffect guaranteeorpositive publicity；

6）Disable #p#pagination headers #e#Mentioning any illegal drug or other prohibited product, including any cannabinoids;

7）prohibitedAny exaggerated and inaccurate statements.

(3) Restrictions on the destination country of sale

Alibaba International Station will promptly and dynamically adjust the list of countries and regions that have been banned and restricted for sales in accordance with changes in laws, regulations, supervision, and public opinion in each destination country. Merchants must understand and understand Alibaba International Station's restrictions on sales destination country restrictions.#p#Pagination Title #e#uncertainty ofandPotential future adjustments。followingCountries and regions that have banned sales and have not obtained sales restrictions access qualifications，Merchants are prohibited from selling e-cigarette products to the area in any form，Including but not limited to the buyer's request to export to the destination country, the buyer's request to export to the destination country through a third country, and the merchant's offer to help the buyer solve the problem of exporting to the destination country。

#p#Pagination Title #e#1. Countries and regions where sales are banned:

Mexico, Italy, Netherlands,Russia, Turkey, Vatican, Australia, Palau,the mainland of China, China Hong Kong, China Macao, China Taiwan, India,Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, Iraq, Iran, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan, Mauritius, Suriname, Tunisia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Gambia, Argentina, Brazil, Antigua and Barbuda, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay, United States, Canada, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Romania, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden,#p#paginated title #e#United Kingdom, New Zealand

2. Countries and regions where sales restrictions require separate access:

Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia

(4) Details of hair product category restrictions and category adjustments for e-cigarette products

#p#Pagination Title #e#Merchants that have passed the qualification of e-cigarette products shouldConsumer Electronics>Electronic CigarettesE-cigarette smoking sets and their accessories are released in relevant categories under the secondary category,shall notConsumer Electronics>ElectroPublish any product (including e-cigarette and non-e-cigarette products) in categories other than the nic Cigarettes secondary category.

E-cigarette product category (Consumer Electronics>Electronic Cigarettes）It is expected to be officially launched on October 12, 2023。Secondary Category ElectroUnder nic Cigarettes, the categories that will be launched are as follows:

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Level 3 category: Box Mod, Leaf category: Box Mod Kits

Level 3 category: Box Mod, leaf category: Box Mod ATOMIZERs

Level 3 category: Box Mod, Leaf category: Other Box Mod Accessories

Level 3 category: Vape pen, leaf category: Vape pen Kits

Level 3 category: Vape pen, leaf category: Vape pen ATOMizers

Level 3 category: Vape pen, Leaf category: Other vape pen Accessories#p#Page title #e#

Category 3: Other Electronic Cigarette Accessories

Category 3: Heat not burn

Level 3 category: Vaporizers

Please note: The specific launch time may vary by a few days due to technical reasons. Please refer to the actual adjustment time.

Overall, this has created a relatively controllable trading platform for e-cigarette exports. Companies that can focus on selling some parts of e-cigarettes, as well as companies with export needs, may benefit from this policy. Overall, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages and are a good measure. However, the specific effect needs further observation.#p#Pagination Title #e#