14 vape manufacturers and importers, suspended due to non-compliance with RA11900 packaging requirements

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 : 14 vape manufacturers and importers, suspended due to non-compliance with RA11900 packaging requirements

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

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 for DAO No. 22–06 (2022) continue reading : DTI implements vape and HTP regulations, reminds importers and manufacturers to register for PS License

DTI tightens monitoring of online vape shops to protect the youth sector

MAKATI CITY—Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual ordered the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) on Monday to tighten the monitoring of vape online merchants. Specifically, he instructed the FTEB to continue conducting daily monitoring of major online platforms, social media sites, and various company websites for possible violation of Republic Act No. 11900, otherwise known continue reading : DTI tightens monitoring of online vape shops to protect the youth sector

DTI-BIR joint ops yield shop closure, seizure of non-compliant vape products in Manila

The joint forces of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) resulted in the closure of two (2) vape stores and confiscation of 989 units of non-compliant vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products and novel tobacco products worth P344,520.00 during the focused enforcement operation in Manila City, on 19 June continue reading : DTI-BIR joint ops yield shop closure, seizure of non-compliant vape products in Manila