REMINDER | The DTI Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) reminds the public and businesses that advertisements and other forms of consumer communication, and promotional activities that promote or encourage vaping, the use, or purchase of Vapor Products, Heated Tobacco Products, and Novel Tobacco continue reading : DTI reminds the public and businesses of prohibited vape advertisements

Under Section 11 of RA11900 or the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act”, vape products must be displayed responsibly. These should never be placed next to items that attract minors. To view the list of other violations of RA11900, visit this link: bit.ly/VapeSalesViolations For consumer concerns, contact the DTI Consumer Care Hotline at 1–384 continue reading : RA11900 Violations in Focus – Proper Product Placement

Under Section 10 of RA11900 or the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act”, all vape-selling locations must exhibit clear warnings in their stores about age requirements. It must be visible to avoid misunderstandings and unintentional sales to minors. To view the list of other violations of RA11900, visit this link: bit.ly/VapeSalesViolations For consumer concerns, contact continue reading : RA11900 Violations in Focus – Clear Signage of Point of Sale

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENTS The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) requests stakeholders and the public to provide their comments on the Draft Department Administrative Order (DAO) on PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES ON IDENTIFYING ILLEGAL FLAVOR DESCRIPTORS continue reading : Public consultation on draft DAO for identifying illegal flavor descriptors of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products

Under DTI Procedural Guidelines on Monitoring and Enforcement, goods or products that do not comply with trade regulations can be seized on the spot during monitoring activities. Seizure will be conducted in the presence of a barangay official or any disinterested third party. A detailed Incident Report and Inventory will be prepared, signed and shared continue reading : DTI OSMV monitoring and enforcement alert

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended 14 manufacturers and importers of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products for violating the packaging and health warning requirements under RA11900 or the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act.” These companies violated Section 4(d) of RA11900, which mandates compliance with internal revenue fiscal marking requirements as continue reading : DTI suspends 14 vape manufacturers and importers for violating packaging and health warning regulations

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) requires all importers and manufacturers to secure a valid Philippine Standard (PS) License for Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products covered under DAO No. 22–06 (2022), DAO No. 24–02 (2024), and DAO No. 24–11 (2024), by 31 December 2024. This applies to products sold on online platforms, digital marketplaces, continue reading : DTI implements vape and HTP regulations, reminds importers and manufacturers to register for PS License

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has officially released the Department Administrative Order No. 24-11 on Supplemental Technical Regulations for DAO 22-06 Series of 2022 and DAO 24-02 Series of 2024, focusing on the Mandatory Product Certification of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products. Scan the QR Code or click the link below to access continue reading : DTI releases DAO 24-11 on Supplemental Technical Regulations for DAO 22-06