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
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
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has officially lifted the suspension of trading activities for vape products manufactured by AEROGIN and RELX. Additionally, the DTI has lifted the Preliminary Order/Preventive Measure Order of FLARE, NIXX, and VAPENGIN vape products. However, the sale of these products remains prohibited until their respective Philippine Standard (PS) Licenses continue reading : DTI lifts suspension of vape brands
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 (HTP) in the Philippine market continue reading : DTI amends Vape Law IRR, implements stricter regulations to protect Filipino consumers
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 National Police (PNP) continue to continue reading : DTI strengthens enforcement of Vape Law, reminds traders to comply
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 913 (1983), or “Strengthening the Rule-making and Adjudicatory Powers of the Minister (now Secretary) of Trade and Industry”, Preliminary Orders and Preventive Measures Pending Formal Investigation Orders have been issued against the following vape brands: Brand Manufacturer Importer SHFT & DR FREEZE Shenzhen Adwell Technology Co. LTD SHFT Electronic Gadgets continue reading : DTI warns consumers of vape brands subject to trading suspension