The Denpasar City Government has initiated revisions to its 2013 Smoke-Free Zone (KTR) regional regulation to establish clear restrictions on electronic cigarettes. Announced on October 19, this policy shift addresses modern nicotine consumption patterns and closes regulatory gaps surrounding vape retail and product promotion.
Read moreTag Archive for: Indonesia
Indonesian public health advocates and Islamic organizations have mobilized to prevent tobacco products and e-cigarettes from receiving halal certification. The debate intensified during a public forum in Jakarta as the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) prepares to implement mandatory halal regulations on October 18, 2026.
Although BPJPH’s official mandatory list focuses on food, beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, the ambiguous status of addictive substances has sparked debate. Under Government Regulation (PP) No. 28 of 2024, tobacco and e-cigarettes are legally classified as addictive substances subject to strict health warnings.
Health Experts Challenge Product Ethics
Public health leaders argue that certifying tobacco as halal sends a contradictory and dangerous message to consumers. Indonesian Consumers Empowerment Forum (FKBI) Chairman Tulus Abadi stated that tobacco products carry the same negative societal impacts as alcohol.
“The addictive nature shows that cigarettes are not thayyib, because they create negative externalities along with dependency and addiction for users,” Abadi said.
National Committee on Tobacco Control (Komnas PT) Chairman Prof. Hasbullah Thabrany questioned the logic of certifying products that carry mandatory health warnings. “If 10 ml of liquid nicotine can kill a human instantly and cigarette packs state ‘smoking kills you,’ does it make sense to label it halal?” Thabrany asked. “For the benefit of the people, let all Muslims speak up: do not let cigarette products receive a halal label!”
Muhammadiyah Demands Mandatory Non-Halal Labels
Muhammadiyah, Indonesia’s second-largest Islamic organization, held a formal meeting with BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan to request explicit “non-halal” labeling on all combustible cigarettes and vapes. The group previously issued formal religious decrees (fatwas) declaring smoking haram in 2010 and e-cigarettes haram in 2020.
“Muhammadiyah has taken a firm stance for more than a decade: cigarettes are haram,” said Nur Fajri Romadhon of Muhammadiyah’s Tarjih and Tajdid Council. Dr. KH. M. Saad Ibrahim added, “Granting a halal label to cigarettes would be proof of a setback.”
BPJPH Regulatory Response
BPJPH officials confirmed that halal registration operates strictly under Law No. 33 of 2014 and formal religious guidance. Products confirmed as non-halal are exempt from halal certification but must display clear non-halal warnings to protect consumer choice.
Dr. Djamaludin, Director of Halal Registration at BPJPH, stated that input from health experts and the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) will serve as technical guidance for upcoming product labeling policies.
The Indonesian Health Policy Forum (RUKKI) has formally proposed a hike in electronic cigarette excise taxes to tackle nicotine addiction across the country. Speaking at a media briefing in Jakarta on Monday, RUKKI Chairman Mouhamad Bigwanto warned that affordable vape prices undermine national public health goals.
Read moreThe Indonesian government has expanded mandatory graphic health warnings on all tobacco packaging under Government Regulation Number 28 of 2024 (PP 28/2024). This directive requires manufacturers and importers to dedicate half of their packaging space to explicit images of tobacco-related diseases, ensuring that health risks are visible to buyers rather than hidden in text disclaimers.
Read moreIndonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has recommended a total ban on electronic cigarettes across the country. The proposal was presented during a policy meeting at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs in Jakarta on September 9, 2026, following evidence that vaping devices are serving as distribution channels for illegal narcotics.
Read moreThe North Sumatra Provincial Government has initiated plans to codify its current civil servant vape ban into a binding regional regulation (Perda). This legal escalation follows Gubernatorial Instruction No. 188.54/3/INST/2026, which prohibits all state civil servants (ASN), contract employees (PPPK), and regional enterprise (BUMD) staff from using electronic cigarettes at work.
Read moreThe North Sumatra Provincial Government (Pemprov Sumut) is preparing a regional regulation (Perda) to ban electronic cigarettes, upgrading a policy that currently restricts government employees. This regulatory shift aims to prevent vapes from being used as a medium for drug abuse across the province.
Read moreSurfside Beach police have confirmed they will cite beachgoers for vaping this summer, enforcing a 2008 smoking ordinance that does not explicitly mention electronic cigarettes. This enforcement push comes as neighboring North Myrtle Beach prepares to implement its own official e-cigarette ban on January 1, 2027.
Read moreThe Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of East Java has issued Fatwa No. 1 of 2026, declaring both the abuse of e-cigarettes for drug consumption and the act of vaping in public spaces haram. Effective July 1, the religious decree aims to assist law enforcement in preventing the spread of drug-laced vape products across the region, including Mojokerto.
Read moreThe Indonesian Ministry of Health’s plan to mandate plain packaging for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes has sparked intense debate. Critics warn that the policy relies on visual changes rather than evidence-based interventions, risking economic disruption without achieving public health goals.
Read moreAbout Ecigator
About Us
Business
- Authentication Check
- Press Release
- Store Location
- Stag Bar Vape