Student Affairs Announcement
Ministry of Health and Welfare adds "e-cigarette recycling bins"
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| Subject: | Regarding the Ministry of Health and Welfare's establishment of "E-cigarette Recycling Bins," please assist your school in informing faculty, staff, students, and parents, as detailed in the explanation. Please acknowledge receipt. |
| Explanation: |
| I. | In accordance with the Ministry of Education, Department of Secondary Education's letter dated September 18, 115, Ref. No. TPE-SEC-EDU-ACT-1150089286. |
| II. | In response to the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, which stipulate that "possessing" e-cigarettes will be an illegal act, and the proposed one-month grace period, to allow the public to dispose of illegal items and prevent environmental pollution from random disposal, "e-cigarette recycling bins" have been set up nationwide to provide a drop-off point for the public who "possess" e-cigarettes. |
| III. | There are a total of 431 e-cigarette recycling drop-off points. Please visit the official website of the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare (https://www.hpa.gov.tw), homepage > Health Topics > Healthy Living > Tobacco Hazards Prevention > E-cigarette Prevention Zone for inquiries. The drop-off guidelines are as follows: |
| (1) | Recycling Period: From September 7, 115, until one month after the amended provisions of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act come into effect (end of the grace period). |
| (2) | Completely Anonymous: No name or personal information is required when dropping off items. |
| (3) | Drop-off Time: During the business hours of each recycling point's agency. |
| (4) | Safety Reminder: Please ensure that the device and e-liquid are properly packaged to prevent e-liquid leakage or dangerous collisions. |
| IV. | Please assist in widely publicizing this information through various channels (such as meetings, workshops, lectures, events, websites, bulletin boards, health education, etc.) to faculty, staff, students, and parents, to avoid legal violations after the amendment is announced. |
| V. | Attached are the central government's relevant correspondence, a graphic card of "E-cigarette Recycling Bin Nationwide Drop-off Points (including QR code)," and a promotional poster for "Refuse E-cigarette Temptation," each in one copy. |
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