Taiwan health ministry to allow e-cigarette confiscation
Planned amendments would allow confiscation and fines of up to NT$10,000
May. 29, 2026 12:27
Planned amendments would allow confiscation and fines of up to NT$10,000
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Planned amendments would allow confiscation and fines of up to NT$10,000
Planned amendments would allow confiscation and fines of up to NT$10,000
6.3% of high school students vaped in 2023, down from 8.8% in 2021
6.3% of high school students vaped in 2023, down from 8.8% in 2021
Individuals with chronic cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue urged to beware
Individuals with chronic cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue urged to beware
Government says around 50,000 young individuals estimated to use e-cigarettes
Government says around 50,000 young individuals estimated to use e-cigarettes
Operation had reported market value of NT$140.6 million
Operation had reported market value of NT$140.6 million
Travelers not allowed to import or use e-cigarettes, HTPs for personal use, gift, or sale
Travelers not allowed to import or use e-cigarettes, HTPs for personal use, gift, or sale
Police say market value of confiscated products exceeded NT$7 million
Police say market value of confiscated products exceeded NT$7 million
Amendment falls short of outlawing heated tobacco products
Amendment falls short of outlawing heated tobacco products
Sale of e-cigarettes now punishable by up to NT$50,000 in capital
Sale of e-cigarettes now punishable by up to NT$50,000 in capital
Capital leads Taiwan in enforcing ban, citing health threats and addiction risk for juveniles in particular
Capital leads Taiwan in enforcing ban, citing health threats and addiction risk for juveniles in particular