投资加拿大系列专题之六——加拿大电子烟市场规范概述（一）

Chinese companies are actively seeking opportunities to expand overseas in the rapidly growing global vaping market. Canada, with its open and well-regulated market for vaping products, has become a prime target for many of these companies. According to Statistics Canada, the revenue of the Canadian vaping market is projected to reach $1.4 billion in 2024, with an expected annual growth rate of 3.76%. The market is experiencing significant expansion driven by increasing consumer demand for alternative smoking products. However, Chinese companies looking to enter the Canadian vaping market will need to navigate a complex and evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
随着全球电子烟市场的蓬勃发展，中国企业纷纷寻求海外扩张的机会。加拿大，作为一个对电子烟产品开放且监管成熟的市场，吸引了众多中国企业的注意。根据Statistics Canada披露的统计数据，2024年加拿大电子烟市场的收入预计达到14亿美元，预计该市场的年增长率将达到3.76%。在消费者对替代吸烟产品的需求持续增加的推动下，加拿大的电子烟市场正在经历着显著的增长。对于中国企业而言，加拿大电子烟市场既是一个充满机遇的新兴领域，也面临着复杂多变的法律监管环境。
A． Canada does not impose market access restrictions on Chinese enterprises as I mentioned in our earlier article (link to previous articles: A Brief Introduction and Analysis of the Canada Investment Law), in accordance with the provisions of the Canada Investment Canada Act (hereinafter referred to as ICA) and its corresponding regulation, for investments in the vaping industry, factors to consider include:
正如我们之前介绍的关于加拿大投资相关政策中所提及的那样（往期公众号文章链接：《加拿大投资法》简要介绍及分析），加拿大并未对非加拿大居民企业在加拿大投资电子烟行业设定准入限制。根据《加拿大投资法》的规定（Investment Canada Act, 以下简称ICA）及《加拿大投资相关规则》（Regulations Respecting Investment in Canada）,电子烟行业的外商投资审查需要考虑的因素包括：
a) Does the project need to be reviewed? The key criterion for passing the review is to pass the "net gain to Canada" test. This involves assessing whether the investment is likely to bring overall benefits to Canada, considering factors such as job creation, technology transfer and participation in the Canada economy. An investment in a direct acquisition of a Canada business may only be implemented if the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development or the Department of Cultural Heritage "is satisfied that the investment is likely to result in a net benefit to Canada."
该项目是否需要进行审查?——审查通过的关键标准是通过“对加拿大的净收益”测试。这涉及评估投资是否可能为加拿大带来整体利益，同时考虑就业机会创造、技术转让和对加拿大经济的参与等因素。直接收购加拿⼤企业的投资只有在创新、科学与经济发展部或⽂化遗产部“满意地认为该投资很可能给加拿⼤带来净利益”后才可以实施。
b) Is the project in the list of sensitive projects listed by the Government of Canada? Under the ICA], Canada's main areas of foreign investment restrictions include uranium production, financial services, transportation services and cultural industries, and there are no clear restrictions on foreign investment in vaping products.
该项目是否属于加拿大政府列明的敏感项目清单中的项目？根据《加拿大投资法》，加拿大主要限制外国投资的领域包括铀的生产、金融服务、交通服务以及文化产业，对于外国投资电子烟产品没有明确的限制。
B．The federal laws and regulations issued by the Canadian Administration for vaping products mainly include:
a) Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA)
b) Vaping Products Labelling and Packaging Regulations (VPLPR)
c) Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)；
d) Vaping Products Promotion Regulations (VPPR)
e) Nicotine Concentration in Vaping Products Regulations (NCVPR)
f) Vaping Products Reporting Regulations (VPRR)
g) Food and Drugs Act (FDA)
h) Non-smokers' Health Act
加拿大政府针对电子烟产品出台的联邦层面的法律法规主要包括：
a)《烟草和电子烟产品法案》；
b)《电子烟产品标签和包装法规》；
c)《加拿大消费品安全法案》；
d)《电子烟产品推广法规》；
e)《电子烟尼古丁含量法规》
e)《电子烟产品报告法规》；
f)《食品和药品法案》；
g)《非吸烟者健康法案》。
C. Canada's regulation of vaping products follows the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA), which aims to protect public health and safety while ensuring fair competition in the marketplace. TVPA sets out legal requirements for the manufacture, sale, labelling, and advertising of vaping products, providing a clear legal framework for applicant companies. The Act clarifies restrictions on the ingredients of vaping products and the restriction regulation of sales promotion and advertising. In terms of health and safety standards, the Canadian government attaches great importance to the quality and safety of vaping products. Canada has a series of strict health and safety standards in place to ensure that vaping products do not pose a health hazard to consumers. These standards include requirements for nicotine content, chemical residues, smoke composition, and more. Some offenses can lead to criminal prosecution.
加拿大对电子烟产品的监管遵循《烟草和电子烟产品法》（Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, TVPA），旨在保护公众健康和安全，同时确保市场的公平竞争。TVPA规定了电子烟产品的制造、销售、标签和宣传等方面的法律要求，为申请企业提供了一个清晰的法律框架。该法案明确了电子烟产品成分的限制、对销售推广及广告的限制等。在健康和安全标准方面，加拿大政府高度重视电子烟的产品质量和安全性。加拿大制定了一系列严格的健康和安全标准，以确保电子烟产品不会对消费者的健康造成危害。这些标准包括尼古丁含量、化学物质残留、烟雾成分等方面的要求。违反这些标准的违法行为可能招致刑事控告。
D. For Chinese companies seeking to enter the Canadian market, applying for an vaping license is a key step. The application process includes understanding the specific requirements of TVPA, preparing the necessary documents and supporting materials, submitting the license application, and complying with the approval process and financial guarantees.
对于希望进入加拿大市场的中国企业来说，申请电子烟牌照是进入市场的关键步骤。申请过程包括了解TVPA的具体要求、准备必要的文件和证明材料、提交牌照申请、以及遵守审批流程和财务保证等环节。
If the applicant intends to manufacture vaping products in Canada, or intends to import packaged vaping products for sale in Canada, they must apply for an vaping product license under the Excise Act 2001. The vaping product license is valid for up to 3 years, and must continue to meet the requirements of the license during the license period.
如果申请人打算在加拿大生产电子烟产品，或者打算在加拿大进口包装电子烟产品进行售卖，就必须根据2001年《消费税法案》申请电子烟产品许可证。电子烟产品许可证的有效期最长为3年，持牌期间必须继续符合牌照的要求。
To apply for a vaping product license, the applicant must meet all of the following conditions,
a) shall not the subject of a receivership of your debts;
b) shall not failed to comply with any Act of Parliament (other than the Excise Act, 2001) or of a provincial or territorial legislature that deals with the taxation or control of alcohol, tobacco products, cannabis products or vaping products, or any regulations under it in the past 5 years;
c) shall have not acted to defraud His Majesty in the past 5 years;
d) each individual involved must be at least 18 years of age;
e) must have a valid business address in Canada;
f) must have sufficient financial resources to conduct your business in a responsible manner.
申请电子烟产品许可证必须符合以下条件：
a) 申请人不是破产管理的对象；
b) 在过去5年中，申请人没有违反除2001年《消费税法案》外的其他议会法案或省或地区立法机构有关酒精、烟草产品、大麻产品或电子烟产品征税或管制的法案，或其下的任何法规；
c) 在过去5年中，申请人没有欺诈行为；
d) 每名参与者必须至少年满18岁；
e) 申请人在加拿大拥有有效的营业地址；
f) 申请人必须有足够的财力尽心经营业务。
The minimum amount of financial security required for a vaping product license is $5,000 and the maximum financial security amount is $5 million. If you meet the above conditions and comply with the laws and regulations, you can apply for a vaping product license and invest in vaping product industry in Canada.
申请电子烟产品许可证所需的最低财务担保金额为5000加币，最高财务担保金额为500万加币。满足以上条件并且遵守法律法规，即可在加拿大申请电子烟牌照并在加拿大投资电子烟行业。
In the process of applying for a vaping license in Canada, Chinese companies need to pay attention to the following key matters:
a) Ensure that the product meets Canada's health and safety standards.
b) Prepare a detailed product composition and performance report.
c) Comply with all legal requirements for labelling and advertising.
d) Understand and comply with Canada's import and export regulations.
e) Maintain a constant eye on the Canadian vaping market.
在申请加拿大电子烟牌照的过程中，中国企业需要关注以下关键事项：
a) 确保产品符合加拿大的健康和安全标准。
b) 准备详尽的产品成分和性能报告。
c) 遵守所有标签和宣传的法律要求。
d) 了解和遵守加拿大的进口和出口规定。
e) 保持对加拿大电子烟市场的持续关注。
D. It is worth mentioning that for businesses, compliance after applying is also crucial. Once a company is licensed, it also needs to comply with a series of subsequent regulatory requirements. For example, we regularly conduct product quality inspections, accept inspections by regulatory authorities, and promptly report business condition changes. Only in this way can businesses ensure the validity of their licenses and continue to conduct business legally.
值得注意的是对于企业来说申请后的合规经营也至关重要。企业在获得许可之后，还需 要遵守一系列的后续监管要求。例如，定期进行产品质量检测、接受监管部门的检查、及时报告经营情况的变化等。只有这样，企业才能确保牌照的有效性，持续合法地开展业务。
D. The above is a basic introduction to the legal norms of the Canadian vaping market. In the second part, we will continue to introduce some regulatory norms and special requirements for vaping in various provinces of Canada.
以上是加拿大电子烟市场法律规范的基本介绍，我们将在第二部分为大家继续介绍各省对电子烟的一些监管规范和特别要求。