Makati City, Philippines—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) reminds the public that the distribution of SHFT’s products—whether for sale or for free—is strictly prohibited, in line with the issued Preliminary Order (PO) and Preventive Measure Orders (PMO) against SHFT, its manufacturer, and importer.

This reminder is in view of SHFT’s recently published social media post on 16 April 2025, indicating its intent to give away SHFT products “for free while supplies last”. The public is strongly advised that any sale or distribution of SHFT products, including free giveaways, remain in violation of the standing PMOs.

To date, PMOs have been issued against SHFT on 06 September 2024 and 31 January 2025 for violations of Sections 4(d) and 18 of RA11900 or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act; and, Department Administrative Order No. 02 Series of 2007 in relation to Philippine National Standards (PNS) pursuant to RA4109 or the Standards Law and RA11900.

Further, pending the resolution of the formal charges against SHFT, the DTI OSMV reiterates that the conditions stated in the issued Certificate of Conditional Release (CCR) are in full effect. These conditions clearly state that the transfer, use, sale, and/or distribution of the shipment, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

The DTI OSMV urges the public to refrain from engaging in any activity involving SHFT’s products, and warns that any violation of the PMOs or CCR will result in penalties.

To report violations related to RA11900, e-mail the Communications Unit through OSMV_Comms@dti.gov.ph.

For consumer complaints about vape products, register and login your complaints at the DTI Consumer Care System: ConsumerCare.dti.gov.ph. ♦

Date of Release: 21 April 2025

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