Sure I can research it but since you are saying it I am assuming you have documentation to back up what you stated.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare categorized e-cigarettes as a regulated drug in 2009 under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act (藥事法).
Anyone who manufactures or imports e-cigarettes that have not been registered and obtained regulatory approval could face a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a maximum fine of NT$10 million (US$333,600).
Anyone convicted of knowingly selling unapproved e-cigarettes could face up to seven years in prison and a maximum fine of NT$5 million, the agency said.
Hi guys,
I'm planning my second trip to Taipei for July 2016 holiday. Last time I was there, I was still smoking ciggies.
The above posts say it's ok to vape in Taiwan but no importing or selling is allowed.
My question... can i bring my own vape gear (tanks, mods, juice etc) with me? Will it be considered importing? I'll be staying for 3 weeks, so I'll need a deof juice for me & my other half.
I know the Australian customs side will be ok, just concerned about the Taiwan side.
Anyone had recent experience with it?
Thanks in advance,![]()
Bringing your own gear and juice is fine (I think). Last time I visited was in March and I brought with me 2 mods, 2 tanks, 3 bottles of 30ml juice, batteries..
Taiwan was the first to crack the whip.Was there for 2 weeks in March/April in Linkou/Tauyuan?/Taipei vaping like crazy with no issue. Around 101 with security/police present with no issue. Taipei airport smoking room in terminal 1 no issue (there was 1 other vapor in there, only 2nd one I saw in those 2 weeks). Airport x-ray with alot of hw and juice and they didn't say anything.
There were no signs coming up to customs/declare about ecigs when I arrived (just don't have a fever!).
I spoke with coworkers that live/work in Tainan about vaping and they didn't mention any laws about it.
btw, Hi ECF. Lurker and 1st post.
Taiwan was the first to crack the whip.
E-Cigs banned in the other China - vaping.com
As for bringing in your own...
Taiwan cracks down on e-cigarettes
now, that being said..I've got friends in Taipei that vape!....so like many parts of Asia, be smart! and no, please dont go back to tobacco...its all just about "red tape", and the Pharma corps and regs...there.