The World Vapers\u2019 Alliance (WVA) says it \u201camplifies the voice of vapers worldwide and empowers them to make a difference in their communities. Our members are vapers associations and individual vapers from all over the world<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n
Its director is Michael Landl. He is from Austria and is based in Vienna. He is an experienced policy professional and a passionate vaper. He studied at the University of St. Gallen and worked for several public policy outlets and the German Parliament.<\/p>\n
Taiwan\u2019s legislative branch approved a broad ban on vaping and further restrictions on alternative harm-reduction products. In the third reading, the Legislative Yuan voted in favour of the \u2018Tobacco Hazard Prevention Act\u2019 amendments to ban electronic cigarettes, regulate the use of heated tobacco products, and raise the smoking age from 18 to 20 years.<\/p>\n
The new legislation does not mention vaping directly, instead introducing the term \u201ctobacco-like products<\/i>\u201d. The manufacture, sale, and supply of such products will now be strictly prohibited. The legislation also introduces heavy fines on illegal e-cigarette operators, with a maximum penalty of NT$50 million (approximately \u00a31.35 million).<\/p>\n
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