1. The Philippines spent 160 million pesos to establish an electronic cigarette compliance certification process
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry applied for a budget of 160 million pesos (approximately 20 million yuan) to establish an electronic cigarette compliance certification process. According to the Philippines’ Atomized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Management Act, starting from June 2024, All imported and manufactured atomized nicotine e-cigarettes, non-nicotine products, and new tobacco products must go through the certification process of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry before they can be sold legally.
2. Malaysian Ministry of Health: E-cigarette usage is on the rise
According to a report by Bernama on March 14, according to research by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia, the use rate of e-cigarettes in the country is on the rise, including female users. In 2017, the coverage rate of e-cigarette enthusiasts among women was 2.8%. In 2022, it will be 2.8%. An increase of 6.2%.
3. British American Tobacco invested 30 million pounds to build a new factory
British American Tobacco has opened a new state-of-the-art innovation center at its global research and development headquarters in Southampton, costing £30 million. Designed with nine dedicated technical spaces, the facility will be dedicated to the research and development of modern snus, e-cigarette products, e-liquids and flavors, heated tobacco products and non-nicotine products.
4. Brazil’s e-cigarette public consultation shows that 58% of people oppose the e-cigarette ban
A public consultation on e-cigarettes started by Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency in December ended amid demonstrations by opponents of the ban. The results of the public consultation showed that among 13,930 participants, 58% opposed the e-cigarette ban and 37% supported the ban. It is understood that e-cigarettes have been banned in Brazil since 2009, but in the past six years, the consumption of e-cigarettes in Brazil has increased by 600%.
5. Philip Morris launches the latest IQOS Iluma i in Japan, equipped with a touch screen
On the occasion of its 10th anniversary in the Japanese market, Philip Morris International has launched the latest IQOS products, including three models: IQOS Iluma i PRIME, IQOS Iluma i and IQOS Iluma i ONE, priced at 9980 yen, 6980 yen and 3980 yen respectively. Yuan.
Among them, both the high-end IQOS Iluma i PRIME and the regular IQOS Iluma i are equipped with touch displays, allowing users to view experience-related information at any time. In addition, a new pause mode has been introduced. By sliding up and down on the touch screen, users can pause or continue using without worrying about wasting unused cigarettes.
6. Protesters demand Mexico end e-cigarette ban
Recently, e-cigarette users protested in front of the Mexican Federal Congress, calling for proper regulation of e-cigarettes rather than a ban. The protest was organized by the World Federation of Vaping Enthusiasts and All Vape Mexico. It is reported that Mexico has implemented an e-cigarette ban since May 2020. However, it has led to the proliferation of the black market, and minors can easily purchase black market products.
