Crackdown on Illegal Sales of E-Cigarettes in Philippines Capital

Mar.14

DTI-NCRO crackdown on illegal e-cigarette sales near schools, violators may face criminal charges, according to PIA report.

Key Points:

1.The Department of Trade and Industry - National Capital Region Office (DTI-NCRO) has established a specialized task force to crackdown on the illegal sale of e-cigarettes in the national capital region of the Philippines.

2.The new regulations strictly prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes near school campuses, with violators possibly facing criminal charges.

According to a report from PIA on March 12th, the Department of Trade and Industry - National Capital Region Office (DTI-NCRO) in the Philippines has established a specialized team dedicated to regulating and enforcing laws related to e-cigarettes.

Winston T. Singun, the Regional Director of DTI-NCRO, pointed out during a forum on Tuesday (11th) that the widespread use of e-cigarette products among adolescents has raised concerns in society.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) takes on the primary responsibility for the enforcement of e-cigarette regulations. We have a dedicated office at our headquarters that specifically handles issues related to e-cigarettes.

He explained that consumer departments in various regions have been instructed to enforce regulations prohibiting the sale of e-cigarette products near schools.

In addition, the department also strictly enforces the product standards of these products, although Xingong pointed out that the e-cigarette project is not directly under the jurisdiction of DTI-NCRO.

When asked about the penalties for businesses selling e-cigarettes illegally near schools, Xin Gong stated that violators will face serious consequences.

References:

[1] DTI-NCRO chief says specialized unit enforces vape regulations near schools

Also Read:

[1] New Regulations to Combat Illegal Trade of E-Cigarettes in Philippines

[2] Philippines Seizes $21 Million in Counterfeit Goods, Including Kylinbar E-Cigarettes

[3] BIR Cracks Down on Illegal Cigarette Operations in Philippines

[4] Philippine Customs Seize Billions Worth of Smuggled Items in 2024

[5] Philippine Congress Passes Bill on Tobacco and E-cigarette Tax Adjustments

[6] BIR Plans More Lawsuits Against Illegal E-Cigarette Traders in 2025

[7] BIR to Intensify Enforcement Against Illegal E-cigarette and Cigarette Trading

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