Nearly 18,000 caught for vape offenses in Singapore (Jan 2024-Mar 2025) as HSA seizes $41M in illicit products amid stricter enforcement.
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Thinking of packing your vape for your next international trip? You might want to reconsider. While vaping might be commonplace in places like Luxembourg or parts of the US, the legal landscape globally is a complex patchwork. Many popular tourist destinations have implemented strict anti-vaping laws, ranging from hefty fines to, in some cases, actual prison sentences. Ignorance of these laws won’t protect you, and what’s perfectly legal at home could lead to serious trouble abroad.
Read moreIf you’re planning a trip to Singapore and considering bringing your vape along, or if you’re a Singaporean wondering about travelling with a vape, it’s crucial to understand the country’s stringent vaping laws. Singapore enforces some of the world’s toughest regulations on vaping, making it illegal to use, own, or even carry a vape into the country. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the specifics of these laws to help you avoid hefty fines and potential jail time.
Read moreHSA Clarifies No Search Warrant Needed for E-Cigarette Inspections
The Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has stated that enforcement officers have the right to enter any premises to conduct inspections without a search warrant, according to a report by Lianhe Zaobao on November 28. This clarification comes in response to a recent incident involving a man who refused to allow enforcement officers to search his home for e-cigarettes, which has garnered public attention.
Read moreMinistry of Health and Health Sciences Authority Intensify Efforts to Curb Vaping, Especially Among Youth
Singapore authorities have ramped up their efforts to combat the growing vaping problem in the country, with a particular focus on deterring youth from using electronic vaporisers (e-cigarettes). As part of these measures, students caught vaping could face fines of up to S$2,000, even for first-time offenses, according to a joint press release from the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Read moreAuthorities to Conduct Checks at Air, Land, and Sea Checkpoints
Singapore has tightened its law enforcement efforts against tourists entering the country with electronic vaporizers, also known as vapes. This move is part of a global crackdown on the use of e-cigarettes, as reported by Bloomberg.
Read moreMinistry of Health to Collaborate with Other Agencies in Crackdown on E-Cigarettes
Despite Singapore’s ban on the sale and use of e-cigarettes, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has noted that the public still has access to these products. In response, the MOH plans to intensify joint enforcement efforts and public education to combat the circulation of e-cigarettes, according to a report by Lianhe Zaobao on December 19.
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