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Turkish police seize 120 illegal e-cigarettes
Key point: The smuggled e-cigarettes had no invoices. A total of 120 units were seized, valued at about 100,000 Turkish lira.
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As e-cigarette sales keep growing, Switzerland launches a recycling program for discarded e-cigarett
Key point: In recent years, e-cigarette sales in Switzerland have continued to grow, with 10 million e-cigarette products imported in 2022. As the market expands, the environmental impact of discarded e-cigarettes has become a growing concern.
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Indian policy expert calls for review of e-cigarette laws and science-based regulation
Key point: Senior Indian lawmaker Rajeev Gowda said India should seriously revisit its tobacco laws and regulations on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, as the health ministry's ban on e-cigarettes has missed an important public health opportunity.
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After crossing into vaping for six months, CEO of a major Indonesian cross-industry channel redefine
Key point: Premium interview: Mr. Zhuang An'an, CEO of Indonesian major distributor VAPORLAX, discusses the market after six months in the vaping sector.
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US FDA extends public comment period for proposed Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practice Requirement
Key point: The FDA has extended the comment period for the proposed Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practice Requirements by another 30 days and will accept feedback until October 6, 2023.
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BAT Korea CEO: VUSE market response exceeded expectations, Glo market share doubled
Key point: BAT Korea CEO Kim Eun-ji said in a media interview that the company's goal is to drive growth in tobacco alternatives. Since she took office in 2020, Glo's market share in South Korea has risen from 6.26% to 11.7%.
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Australian study: More than 20% of minors have tried e-cigarettes, with rural use rates matching cit
Key point: A study from the University of Sydney found that e-cigarette use among adolescents in rural Australia has reached the same level as in urban areas.
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Case value exceeds 31 million yuan: Baiyin police dismantle a counterfeit e-cigarette criminal chain
Key point: On August 15, with strong support from relevant municipal departments, the Tongcheng Branch of Baiyin Public Security Bureau successfully cracked a major illegal e-cigarette manufacturing and sales network case.
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PMFTC to launch new IQOS ILUMA in the Philippines, says it complies with local regulations
Key point: The joint venture between Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Inc. and Fortune Tobacco will launch the new IQOS ILUMA, which uses induction heating technology and complies with Philippine e-cigarette law.
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SKE Crystal online marketing campaign 'stung' by BBC, which says user verification was insufficient
Key point: Reports said that after the BBC contacted SKE, some SKE-related social media accounts, including YouTube and TikTok accounts, were shut down and are currently under review.
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Romania's flavored heated tobacco ban to take effect on October 23
Key point: Romania has issued a ban on flavored heated tobacco, amending and supplementing the country's tobacco law (GO23). It will take effect on October 23.
Romania,tobacco,products,decree,nicotine2023-08-29Views 650
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Leading e-cigarette companies reported declines in both revenue and profit in H1 as the industry rac
Key point: Since the start of 2023, the e-cigarette industry has remained subdued under a strict regulatory framework. As two leading companies released their half-year results, the market picture has become clearer.
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