Philippine DTI Vape Compliance Alert: New Regulations Update

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has taken a firm stance against misleading social media posts by vape companies FLARE and SHFT, highlighting serious regulatory compliance issues in the Philippine vaping industry.

False Claims and Unauthorized Actions

DTI officials discovered that FLARE made incorrect statements about their regulatory compliance status, while SHFT inappropriately shared unauthorized photographs of DTI staff members. These actions violate the Consumer Act of the Philippines (RA 7394), which explicitly prohibits deceptive advertising practices.

Authorized Vape Brands in the Philippines

The DTI confirms only nine brands currently hold valid Philippine Standard (PS) Licenses:

DON BARS
KLIQ
ONE BAR
PHANTOM VAPE
RELX
TOMORO
TRUEZ
VAGEND
X-VAPE

Consumer Protection Measures

The DTI’s Office for Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine Products (OSMV) actively monitors the vaping industry. Consumers can report non-compliant retailers through:

Consumer Care Hotline: DTI (1-384)
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.dti.gov.ph/osmv

The department emphasizes that vape businesses must secure proper PS Licenses before distributing products, with penalties imposed for non-compliance.

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