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[Translated] 中国电子烟监管新规：国标产品全面推广

📅 2024-03-01
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#New regulations on electronic cigarette regulation in China: comprehensive promotion of national standard products The State Tobacco Monopoly Administration recently issued a notice on further strengthening the supervision of electronic cigarettes, requiring the comprehensive promotion of market replacement of electronic cigarette national standard products. ##Main regulatory requirements

1. Product standard execution

Starting from March 1, 2024, all electronic cigarette products sold in the Chinese market must comply with the mandatory national standard for electronic cigarettes (GB 41700-2022). Products that do not comply with national standards will gradually exit the market. The main technical requirements include: -The nicotine concentration in the aerosol should not exceed 20 mg/g -The total amount of nicotine should not exceed 200 mg -White list system for the use of atomized additives -The product must have child protection function

2. Transitional arrangements

The regulatory authorities have set a six-month transition period: -March June 2024: All production enterprises complete product line adjustments - July September 2024 : Channel inventory clearance -Starting from October 1, 2024, the national standard will be fully implemented, and the sale of non national standard products will be prohibited

3. Enterprise compliance requirements

Production enterprises need to: 1. Apply for and hold the tobacco monopoly production enterprise license in a timely manner 2. Establish a product quality traceability system 3. Submit production and sales data according to regulations 4. Cooperate with regulatory authorities for market inspections ##The impact on export enterprises For enterprises engaged in the export of electronic cigarettes, the new regulations have put forward clear requirements: -Export products should comply with the regulatory requirements of the destination country or region -Compliance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations is still required in the domestic production process -Establish export product files, preserve relevant contracts and documents !<> ##Industry Outlook Industry experts say that the implementation of these new regulations will further regulate the order of China's electronic cigarette market, improve product quality and safety levels, and create a more fair competitive environment for compliant enterprises. Relevant enterprises should closely monitor policy developments and prepare for compliance in advance.
The information in this article is for reference only. Please refer to the official release for specific implementation details