Public consultation on draft DAO for identifying illegal flavor descriptors of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products

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

DTI suspends 14 vape manufacturers and importers for violating packaging and health warning regulations

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

DTI implements vape and HTP regulations, reminds importers and manufacturers to register for PS License

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

DTI releases DAO 24-11 on Supplemental Technical Regulations for DAO 22-06

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

Call for Public Comments: DTI Draft Administrative Order on Restricting Online Vape Access for Minors

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENTS The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) invites stakeholders to provide comments on the “Draft Department Administrative Order (Dao) on Requiring Effective Measures to Prevent Persons Below Eighteen (18) Years of Age from the Online Access or Sale of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco continue reading : Call for Public Comments: DTI Draft Administrative Order on Restricting Online Vape Access for Minors

Call for Public Comments: Draft DAO on Importation Standards for Vaporized Nicotine Products, Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) invites stakeholders to provide comments on the DRAFT DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (DAO) on IMPORTATION OF NON-PHILIPPINE STANDARD (PS) CERTIFIED VAPORIZED NICOTINE AND NON-NICOTINE PRODUCTS, THEIR DEVICES, AND NOVEL TOBACCO PRODUCTS.  Deadline for submission: 20 December 2024, Friday, 3:00 P.M. Send your position papers/comments to: OSMV@dti.gov.ph #iamDTIph #BagongPilipinas #OSMV #VapeResponsibly continue reading : Call for Public Comments: Draft DAO on Importation Standards for Vaporized Nicotine Products, Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products

Call for Public Comments: DTI Draft Administrative Order (DAO) Prescribing Guidelines for Establishing Designated Vaping Areas (DVA)

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) invites stakeholders to provide comments on the DRAFT DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (DAO) on PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES FOR ESTABLISHING DESIGNATED VAPING AREAS (DVA).  Deadline for submission: 20 December 2024, Friday, 3:00 P.M. Send your position papers/comments to: OSMV@dti.gov.ph #iamDTIph#BagongPilipinas, #OSMV, #VapeResponsibly ♦ Date of release: 17 December 2024

Call for Public Comments: Draft DAO on Supplemental Technical Regulations for Certification of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENTS The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) invites stakeholders to provide comments on the Draft Department Administrative Order (DAO) regarding Supplemental Technical Regulations on DAO 22-06 of 2022 and DAO 24-02 of 2024 on the Mandatory Product Certification of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products.  Deadline for submission: 19 December continue reading : Call for Public Comments: Draft DAO on Supplemental Technical Regulations for Certification of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products

DTI refutes misleading posts by FLARE and SHFT; urges businesses to comply with PS License requirements

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) addresses misleading claims by FLARE and SHFT, with FLARE falsely claiming full compliance with regulations and with SHFT improperly sharing unauthorized photos of DTI staff. These actions misrepresent the DTI’s mandate and breach consumer protection laws under RA 7394 and Department Administrative Order No. 2 (2007). Only the continue reading : DTI refutes misleading posts by FLARE and SHFT; urges businesses to comply with PS License requirements