The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has begun implementing regulations on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, as well as Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), in line with DAO No. 22-06 (2022) and DAO No. 24-02 (2024). The DTI mandates businesses to obtain a valid Philippine Standard (PS) License for all covered products by December 31, 2024.
Read moreConstitutional Reforms Prohibit E-Cigarettes, Vaping Devices, and Illicit Fentanyl Use
The Permanent Commission of the Congress of the Union, in its session on Wednesday, declared the addition of a fifth paragraph to Article 4 and a second paragraph to Article 5 of the Political Constitution, which prohibit electronic cigarettes, vaping devices, and the illicit use of fentanyl.
Read moreBelarus plans to introduce tougher regulations for the smoking and vaping industry, as outlined in a new draft law on the regulation of the tobacco market and nicotine-containing products. The proposed legislation, currently open for public discussion, also seeks to ban smoking on the doorsteps of multi-story buildings and nearby areas.
Read moreUzbekistan’s impending ban on the circulation of electronic cigarettes will encompass vapes but not heated tobacco products, according to Health Minister Asilbek Khudayarov. The minister made this clarification during a session of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis on January 7.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final guidance titled “Validation and Verification of Analytical Testing Methods Used for Tobacco Products.” This guidance provides tobacco manufacturers with information and recommendations to support their tobacco product application submissions, including premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs), substantial equivalence (SE) reports, and modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) applications.
Read moreDepartment Administrative Order No. 24-11 Updates Testing and Certification Process
The Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products (OSMV) under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines issued Supplemental Technical Regulations Department Administrative Order No. 24-11 on January 2, 2025. This order aims to regulate the mandatory product certification of e-cigarettes and non-nicotine products.
Read moreThe New Zealand government has implemented significant changes to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products 1990 Act, aiming to better protect children and young people from the potential harms of vaping. These amendments introduce stricter regulations on advertising, retail display, penalties for selling to minors, and a ban on disposable vaping devices. The new measures come into force in two stages, with some taking effect immediately and others after a six-month grace period to allow retailers to adapt to the new requirements.
Read morePresident Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic has signed a law amending several legislative acts to safeguard citizens’ health from the consequences of using electronic cigarettes with nicotine-containing liquids. The Jogorku Kenesh, the Kyrgyz Parliament, adopted the law on October 23, 2024.
Read moreThe Henderson County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina has voted to require new vape and tobacco shops to be located at least 5,000 feet—nearly a mile—from any school. The decision, made on November 20th, came after the board heard from alarmed parents and public health experts about the proliferation of these stores and their impact on youth.
Read moreIndonesia, long recognized as one of the world’s largest tobacco markets with a deep-rooted smoking culture, has recently passed a sweeping new law aimed at curbing the consumption of tobacco products and reducing smoking-related health risks. The law introduces stringent restrictions on the sale, marketing, and packaging of both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to tobacco regulation.
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