Dubai Raids Longcheng E-cigarette Market And Seizes More Than 1,000 Illegal Products

Dubai raids Longcheng e-cigarette market and seizes more than 1,000 illegal products

Dubai Customs and the government have launched market inspection operations to strengthen supervision of the e-cigarette market. During Ramadan, the agency announced a total of 11 cases of violations covering non-compliant goods, expired goods and the confiscation of 1,555 products that did not meet specifications.
[Two Supreme News] According to Alkhaleej's report on May 26, the Planning and Development Department of Dubai Ports, Customs and Free Trade Zone Enterprises joined forces with the Dubai Municipality to conduct a joint inspection at the Dragon City Market. The purpose was to verify that all sales of electronic products Whether the smoke shop complies with all procedures and standards approved in the emirate.

Abdullah Balhoul, chief executive of the Planning and Development Department, said the department was determined to take all necessary measures to deal with all breaches or illegal behavior to protect public health. He noted that they have appointed a dedicated team in conjunction with Dubai Municipality to conduct a regulatory and inspection operation during Ramadan to confirm that e-cigarette products are registered and to check the authenticity of the certificates of conformity required for products displayed at sales offices .

Baalhoule disclosed that such activities are to address any illegal activities by traders and take legal action against the owners of offending shops. He also pointed out that during the holy month of Ramadan, the operation, carried out in partnership with Dubai Municipality, announced a total of 11 cases of violations covering non-compliant goods, expired goods and 1,555 items that were confiscated that did not meet specifications. product. In addition, two unlicensed premises and 10 premises that failed to comply with product trading procedures were investigated.

Balhoule said all traders and shop owners need to comply with health, safety and commodity standard conditions. Regulatory activities are also conducted to educate and inform traders on the conditions and specifications that need to be met by goods and products displayed on the market. Baalhoule said that the licensing department will actively cooperate with relevant departments and continue to strengthen extensive inspections of product execution effectiveness and standards in the market.

The official name of the "Dragon City" mentioned here is the China Commodity (Dubai) Distribution Center. This distribution center is located in the southeast of the main city and is the largest overseas Chinese commodity trade distribution center.

Some e-cigarette users commented:

"Just like Huaqiangbei in Shenzhen, although their store stalls are small and may not be large in scale, their large number has increased the number of customers of Longcheng wholesalers. Maybe 90% of the customers are concentrated in Longcheng."

Two Supremes visited Longcheng and found that different stalls in Longcheng have their own brands, and the prices are relatively low. This is the first stop for e-cigarettes in Dubai and even the Middle East.