The Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) is dedicated to regulating the vaporized nicotine and novel tobacco market, ensuring consumer safety and compliance with RA11900, the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, also known as the Vape Law.
It was established under DTI Department Order No. 24-154 (DO24-154) in 2024. Focused on implementing RA11900, its mandate includes the proper collection of taxes and the effective regulation of both online and physical advertising and sales of vaporized nicotine, non-nicotine products, their devices, and novel tobacco products, ensuring alignment with internationally accepted product standards.
Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) requires businesses to secure a valid Philippine Standard (PS) License for all Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products covered by DAO No. 22–06 (2022) and DAO No. 24–02 (2024) by 31 December 2024. In accordance with DAO 24–11 on Supplemental Technical Regulations
Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) amended the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11900 (RA11900), or “The Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act.” This move reinforces the DTI’s commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring that all vapor products and Heated Tobacco Products
In line with the commitment to the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expand and strengthen efforts against the smuggling and illegal trading of tobacco and vape products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and Philippine
