China's Alibaba have issued a joint circular urging e-cigarette manufacturers and sellers to close down their sales and marketing websites, citing health concerns for young people. There is no law or regulation prohibiting sales, but some e-cigarette manufacturers said they support the decision and online platforms have de-listed e-cigarettes. China is the world’s biggest e-cigarette manufacturer and has over 7.4 million users, according to Tsinghua University. The attempt to stop sales came ahead of State Administration for Market Regulation and State Tobacco Monopoly Administration’s massive Singles Day shopping holiday on 11 November.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation and State Tobacco Monopoly Administration have issued a joint circular urging e-cigarette manufacturers and sellers to close down their sales and marketing websites, citing health concerns for young people. There is no law or regulation prohibiting sales, but some e-cigarette manufacturers said they support the decision and online platforms have de-listed e-cigarettes. China is the world’s biggest e-cigarette manufacturer and has over 7.4 million users, according to Tsinghua University. The attempt to stop sales came ahead of Alibaba’s massive Singles Day shopping holiday on 11 November.