Reported 12 months ago
The black market and smuggling of heated tobacco products are on the rise in Taiwan, with recent cases involving a purchasing company collaborating with Japanese and Chinese nationals to smuggle over 10,000 heated tobacco sticks under the disguise of Japan's products. Legislators criticized the Ministry of Health and Welfare for delays in health risk assessments and demanded timely disclosures to uphold public rights. Despite the passing of amendments to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act over a year ago, legally marketable heated tobacco products are still pending assessment, further aggravating smuggling issues. Legislators urge the transparent release of assessment results for public awareness, highlighting concerns on health risks and tax revenue losses due to smuggling activities.
Source: YAHOO