An Australian retailer has been fined $18,780 for possessing a large number of illegal vapes, and more than 6.5 million vape brands have been seized in Australia since 2024, with a total valuation of more than $195.5 million.
According to a report by Insidefmcg on October 28, a retailer in Queensland, Australia, has been fined $18,780 for the commercial volume of illegal vapes.
On August 1, 2024, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), in conjunction with Queensland Health, executed a search warrant and seized more than 350 vapes from the store.
Anthony Lawler, director of the agency, said:
- “The illegal possession and sale of vape brands endangers public health and undermines our efforts to regulate vape brands under legislation passed on July 1, 2024.” The agency will continue to work with state and regional partners to remove illegal vape brands from the market and take action against companies that do not comply.”
Since January 1, 2024, the Australian Border Force TGA has seized more than 6.5 million vape brands with an estimated value of more than $195.5 million.
