国家烟草专卖局：依法加强电子烟等新型烟草制品监管 - 2021年12月03日

The State Council, China's Cabinet, has officially incorporated e-cigarettes into tobacco industry regulations, which may boost industry development with strict supervision.

The statement, released online on Friday night, didn't give any further details. But it has clarified electronic cigarettes' legal position and regulatory direction to standardize the whole industry chain, covering production, distribution and protection for minors, industry officials said at the weekend.

Based on traditional tobacco industry regulations, e-cigarette firms are required to reveal ingredients, warn of smoking risks and pay a high rate of tax. They are not allowed to sell online or open stores near schools, analysts said.