Breaking: PDQ Warehouse Sealed by Philippine Government, Confiscated FLAVA Products Suspected to Flow out

Regulations by Leona Zhu, edited by Sophia
Mar.22.2024
Breaking: PDQ Warehouse Sealed by Philippine Government, Confiscated FLAVA Products Suspected to Flow out
According to a source in the vaping industry in the Philippines, a warehouse of PDQ Logistics, a logistics company for e-cigarettes, has been sealed by the Philippine government.

Special Note:
1. The information in this article comes from user disclosure online. 2FIRSTS cannot verify the authenticity of this information and only aims to provide industry dynamics and information more rapidly and widely.
2. If you have any objections to the information disclosed in this article or wish to communicate with us, please contact us at info@2firsts.com.
3. This article does not take responsibility for the accuracy of the disclosed information. Readers should maintain rational thinking and carefully evaluate the information while reading.


 

On March 22nd, according to a source in the e-cigarette industry in the Philippines, a warehouse of PDQ Logistics, a logistics company for e-cigarettes, has been sealed by the Philippine government. The warehouse is located in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, covering an area of ​​over 4,000 square meters.

 

爆料:菲律宾物流公司普达侨一仓库被查封 FLAVA部分被扣产品疑似流入市场

 

In the video provided by the source, the closed gate of the warehouse can be seen with a government warning cloth hanging on it, stating "PENALTY OF LAW," and there are personnel guarding the entrance.

 

爆料:菲律宾物流公司普达侨一仓库被查封 FLAVA部分被扣产品疑似流入市场

 

According to information from the PDQ official website obtained by 2FIRSTS, PDQ Logistics Inc. is a local freight forwarding and brokerage company in the Philippines, providing services such as sea and air freight, customs clearance, door-to-door and port-to-port services, transportation, and customs certification with partner agents for local and international logistics businesses. Additionally, PDQ has a branch in Shenzhen, known as PDQ (Shenzhen) International Logistics Co., Ltd., with Dai Liuqiang as the legal representative, established on May 20, 2018.

 

According to reports from Philippine media, a large quantity of FLAVA products was confiscated by the Philippine government on February 29th and March 18th. The informant revealed that the products in the aforementioned warehouse are suspected to be the goods confiscated from FLAVA. According to the informant, some of the confiscated products have been transferred to warehouses designated by the Philippine government. He personally went to the designated warehouse and found it almost filled with confiscated e-cigarettes.

 

The informant also stated that some individuals informed him that FLAVA might have retrieved some products through bribing the police and continued to sell them to distributors.

 

2FIRSTS will continue to monitor the e-cigarette regulation events in the Philippines. Stay tuned for updates.

 

Caption: The cover image is from the PDQ Logistics official website and is unrelated to the content of this article.

We welcome news tips, article submissions, interview requests, or comments on this piece.

Please contact us at info@2firsts.com, or reach out to Alan Zhao, CEO of 2Firsts, on LinkedIn


Notice

1.  This article is intended solely for professional research purposes related to industry, technology, and policy. Any references to brands or products are made purely for objective description and do not constitute any form of endorsement, recommendation, or promotion by 2Firsts.

2.  The use of nicotine-containing products — including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine pouchand heated tobacco products — carries significant health risks. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.

3.  This article is not intended to serve as the basis for any investment decisions or financial advice. 2Firsts assumes no direct or indirect liability for any inaccuracies or errors in the content.

4.  Access to this article is strictly prohibited for individuals below the legal age in their jurisdiction.

 

Copyright

 

This article is either an original work created by 2Firsts or a reproduction from third-party sources with proper attribution. All copyrights and usage rights belong to 2Firsts or the original content provider. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or any other form of unauthorized use by any individual or organization is strictly prohibited. Violators will be held legally accountable.

For copyright-related inquiries, please contact: info@2firsts.com

 

AI Assistance Disclaimer

 

This article may have been enhanced using AI tools to improve translation and editorial efficiency. However, due to technical limitations, inaccuracies may occur. Readers are encouraged to refer to the cited sources for the most accurate information.

We welcome any corrections or feedback. Please contact us at: info@2firsts.com

17 Anslow County store clerks sued for selling e-cigarette products to minors
17 Anslow County store clerks sued for selling e-cigarette products to minors
17 store clerks in Anslo County, USA, charged for selling e-cigarette products to minors, part of Operation Vape Zero crackdown.
Aug.21 by 2FIRSTS.ai
UK MHRA Approved E-cigarette Products List Updated | 46 SKUs Approved, INNOKIN Submits New Products Across Multiple Categories(9.1 - 9.7)
UK MHRA Approved E-cigarette Products List Updated | 46 SKUs Approved, INNOKIN Submits New Products Across Multiple Categories(9.1 - 9.7)
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) database was updated with 46 e-cigarette SKUs from September 1-7, with Shenzhen INNOKIN Technology Co., Ltd. (INNOKIN) being the most active, having multiple new devices and pods approved. Meanwhile, although the number of updates has decreased, pre-filled pods remain the most approved category this week.
Sep.08
UK Retailer VPZ Slams Government’s “Double Standards”: Deputy PM Vapes While Policy Pushes Against Harm Reduction
UK Retailer VPZ Slams Government’s “Double Standards”: Deputy PM Vapes While Policy Pushes Against Harm Reduction
UK vape retailer VPZ accused the government of hypocrisy in its vaping policies. On one hand, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner was photographed using a vape as a smoking alternative; on the other, the Labour Party is pushing for stricter restrictions on vape flavors, packaging, and marketing. VPZ warned that such measures may backfire, hindering adult smokers from quitting and fueling the black market.
Aug.28 by 2FIRSTS.ai
Imperial Tobacco Canada: Ban on ZONNIC Nicotine Pouches in Convenience Stores Leads to Cigarette Sales Rebound, Calls for Restoring Multi-Channel Supply
Imperial Tobacco Canada: Ban on ZONNIC Nicotine Pouches in Convenience Stores Leads to Cigarette Sales Rebound, Calls for Restoring Multi-Channel Supply
Imperial Tobacco Canada stated that one year ago, the government removed the nicotine pouch ZONNIC from convenience stores, restricting sales to behind-the-counter in pharmacies. This move caused ZONNIC sales to plummet, cigarette sales to rebound by 2.8%, and was accompanied by a surge of high-dose illegal nicotine pouches and black-market cigarettes (exceeding 500 million packs annually). The company is calling for an evidence-based harm reduction approach to restore multi-channel supply throu
Aug.20 by 2FIRSTS.ai
Russia plans to introduce a bill to crack down on e-cigarette sales, with individual fines of up to $20,000
Russia plans to introduce a bill to crack down on e-cigarette sales, with individual fines of up to $20,000
Russia is preparing a bill to crack down on the sale of e-cigarettes. The bill would impose fines of up to 200,000 rubles (approximately $2,406) for the retail and wholesale sale of e-cigarettes, with fines of up to 2 million rubles (approximately $20,000) for businesses. The bill aims to fill gaps in the definition of e-cigarettes in existing laws and curb their popularity among youth to protect public health.
Sep.17 by 2FIRSTS.ai
Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs Seizes 430 Disposable E-Cigarettes and 8600ml of E-Liquid
Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs Seizes 430 Disposable E-Cigarettes and 8600ml of E-Liquid
Qingdao Jiaodong Airport customs seized 430 disposable e-cigarettes with 8600ml e-liquid, exceeding personal duty-free limits. Items detained for legal processing.
Oct.14 by 2FIRSTS.ai