Taiwan Sets up 431 Vaping Drop Bins Ahead of Possession Fines
Retail News Asia
Taiwan is installing 431 anonymous drop-off bins for e-cigarettes before implementing fines for possession of up to NT$100,000.Summary
Taiwan is rolling out 431 anonymous collection bins at locations like health bureaus and police stations to allow consumers to discard e-cigarettes before new possession fines take effect. The fines, which will range from NT$30,000 to NT$100,000, are part of an amendment to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act that has been approved by the Executive Yuan but still requires legislative review. Once passed, a one-month grace period will allow for confiscation without fines, after which financial penalties will be enforced. This move is part of a broader trend in East Asia, with regions like Hong Kong and Singapore also pursuing total prohibitions on e-cigarettes.
(Source：Retail News Asia)
