The State Council has issued a directive to dismantle the supply chain of raw materials and machinery used in tobacco counterfeiting. The directive emphasizes establishing a comprehensive supervision system covering the entire tobacco production and operation process.
Key measures include strengthening the management of tobacco germplasm resources and seed sales, standardizing tobacco leaf cultivation, procurement, sales, and import/export management, and enhancing oversight of raw materials and tobacco machinery production and sales. The directive also calls for strict disposal management of confiscated or discarded tobacco-related products.
Authorities will intensify efforts to combat illegal activities such as the unauthorized trade of cigarette paper, filter rods, tobacco filament, and specialized tobacco machinery, as well as intellectual property infringements. These measures aim to prevent raw materials and machinery from reaching counterfeit operations.
The directive also mandates strict management of key personnel in the tobacco industry, including current employees and retirees, with severe penalties for those involved in illegal activities.
Additional highlights include: - Enhanced cross-border cooperation to combat counterfeit tobacco production and smuggling. - Strengthened maritime and land border controls to prevent tobacco smuggling. - Comprehensive governance of special zones like customs-regulated areas and bonded zones to prevent unauthorized tobacco sales. - Increased scrutiny of international transport and postal packages to intercept smuggled tobacco products.
The directive underscores the importance of technological and legal support, including advanced detection equipment and standardized law enforcement procedures, to ensure effective implementation.
The State Council urges all regions and departments to prioritize these measures, ensuring coordinated efforts to eradicate illegal tobacco activities and protect national interests and consumer rights.
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