2FIRSTS | Exclusive | China Releases E-Cigarette Regulatory “Status Report,” First Comprehensive Disclosure of Oversight Framework and International Cooperation
China released its first comprehensive report detailing its e-cigarette regulations, covering oversight, enforcement, and international cooperation since 2018.Summary
China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration (STMA) has published its first comprehensive “Status Report” on e-cigarette regulation, summarizing the development, enforcement, and governance logic since 2018. The report confirms the full integration of e-cigarettes into China’s tobacco monopoly framework, supported by legislation, standards, licensing, and multi-agency enforcement. Authorities detail a shift from initial disorder to standardized operations, citing improved market order and industry concentration. A key aspect of the report is the first public disclosure of extensive international engagement, including participation in ISO standard-setting and regulatory exchanges with countries like Australia and within the EU and Southeast Asia. Export compliance and combating illicit trade are highlighted as priorities. The release coincides with intensified regulatory actions, signaling a more consolidated and enforcement-driven phase for China’s e-cigarette oversight.
(Source：2Firsts)
