The sturdy durability of the aluminum alloy structure, the precision matching of the motor and sensor units, and the application of smart chip technology make it an efficient and convenient cigarette injector
However, for smokers, the situation is more complex
Earlier this year, the government through the FTA has introduced an initiative known as the Marking Tobacco and Tobacco Products Scheme , which aims to further regulate the market, protect consumers from low-quality products, combat tax evasion, and ensure that the Excise Tax due on products concerned has been settled even before they reach consumers
A 2013 study of cigarette consumers in South Bronx, New York by university scholars found that 76.2 percent of discarded cigarette packs there did not bear tax stamps from both New York state and New York City, suggesting massive local tax evasion