Hong Kong Boosts Enforcement Against Persistent Online E-Cigarette Sales
Hong Kong authorities are increasing monitoring and enforcement efforts to combat the ongoing online sales of e-cigarette products, despite a ban on their import, sale, and public use. Investigations reveal several platforms continue to operate, some with contact details linked to Malaysia and the United Kingdom, offering delivery and after-sales services within Hong Kong.
Sales of vaping products persist on some online platforms delivering to Hong Kong despite a ban on the import, sale and public use of alternative tobacco products, prompting authorities to step up monitoring and enforcement. The South China Morning Post on Friday found several online platforms selling e-cigarette products, with some websites displaying contact details using country codes from Malaysia and the United Kingdom. One platform advertised delivery and after-sales service in Hong Kong,....