The Indonesian Vape Retailers Association (Arvindo) has officially instructed all member stores to halt sales of electronic cigarettes to individuals under 21. This self-regulatory move aims to support government efforts in protecting youth from nicotine access while advocating for science-based regulations that recognize vaping as a harm-reduction tool for adult smokers.
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Indonesia has officially claimed the top spot globally for e-cigarette usage, with 32% of adults reporting they have used or currently use vapes. Data released by Statista in February 2024 places the Southeast Asian nation ahead of 55 other countries surveyed, surpassing traditional smoking strongholds like Greece and the UAE. This surge is driven largely by urban youth culture, affordable pricing, and aggressive social media promotion, raising urgent public health concerns regarding heart failure risks and regulatory gaps.
Read moreThe 2025 National Conference (Munas) of the Indonesian Eliquid Producers Association (PPEI) has concluded with a strong consensus on the need to fortify vape regulations through enhanced collaboration between the government and industry players. The event brought together policymakers from key bodies, including the Ministry of Industry, Directorate General of Customs and Excise, and the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), to chart the future of the sector.
Read moreResearchers in Indonesia are urging the government to establish more balanced regulations for e-cigarettes (vapes) and conventional tobacco products, particularly concerning pricing, promotions, and usage areas. Professor Candra Fajri Ananda, from the Center for Economic Policy Research (PPKE) at Brawijaya University’s Faculty of Economics and Business, highlighted that the current regulatory imbalance creates incentives for consumers to switch to e-cigarettes, which are perceived as cheaper, more socially acceptable, and easier to access.
Read moreIndonesia’s Director of Customs Communication, Nirwala Dwi Heryanto, has clarified the government’s fiscal approach to regulating the country’s growing e-cigarette (vape) industry. He explained that when the industry began expanding in 2015, it operated in a “regulatory vacuum” until vapes were officially classified as excisable goods in July 2018.
Read moreThe head of Batam’s tourism agency has suggested that Singapore’s recent decision to crack down on vaping and treat it as a “drug issue” could provide a tourism boost for the nearby Indonesian island. Situated less than an hour away by ferry, Batam is being positioned as an “alternative” destination for Singaporeans.
Read moreIndonesian state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has firmly rejected a proposal from a House of Representatives (DPR) member to reintroduce dedicated smoking carriages on its trains. KAI emphasized its commitment to maintaining a 100% smoke-free environment on all its services, a policy that has been in effect since March 1, 2012.
Read moreIndonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has stated it will not follow Singapore’s hardline approach of banning vapes and treating their use as a narcotics-level offense. Instead, the BNN will focus on tightening supervision of vape liquids to prevent them from containing dangerous and illicit substances.
Read moreIndonesia’s Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has officially expanded its supervisory authority to include addictive substances like vaping products or e-cigarettes, through the issuance of BPOM Regulation (PerBPOM) Number 19 of 2025. This new rule, which amends previous regulations, was promulgated by the Ministry of Law on July 3, 2025.
Read moreIndonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kemkomdigi) has announced it is prepared to block content related to tobacco and vape advertising on social media, acting on official complaints from the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes). This move aims to protect children from exposure to the promotion of tobacco and e-cigarette products.
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