Three more illicit vape factories in China found and closed down

By Éilis Cronin in Industry News 21st October 2021

Leading vape manufacturer Geek Bar has reported more success in combating illicit products, which have been brought into the UK from black market factories in China.

The company, which has been working with authorities in China to stamp out the problem, said this week that seven factories in China had now been shut down and 100,000 fake products destined for the UK seized.

This is up on the four factories that had been found and closed by the end of September.

Allen Yang, Geek Bar’s chief executive, said: “We are leaving no stone unturned in our efforts to safeguard our customers from these counterfeit and non-compliant products.

“The scale of fake products is extremely concerning especially given the possible dangers from unregulated e-liquid components and inferior battery.

“We take our responsibility very seriously and I hope this sends a clear message to those attempting to manufacture fake products or bring non-compliant ranges into the UK, that their illegal activities will not be tolerated.”