According to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) report on December 25th, Maria Cristina Roque, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary, stated during a press conference that approximately 10 companies engaged in the production, distribution, and sales of e-cigarette products have already been registered with the department. These certified e-cigarette businesses have followed the standards set by the Office of Special Tasks for Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products (OSMV).
On June 5th, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that e-cigarette products must undergo certification and registration, with plans to enforce product standards starting in January 2025. This means that e-cigarette products without the Philippine Standard (PS) mark and the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) label will not be permitted for sale in the local market.
Rock pointed out that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) hopes that these manufacturers will comply with regulations to ensure that their products meet standards and are registered. She added that currently, the majority of registered e-cigarette products are imported goods.
According to Republic Act No. 11900 of the Philippines, also known as the "e-cigarette law", manufacturers and importers of heated tobacco products (HTP) consumables, HTP devices, e-cigarette products, e-cigarette liquid, e-cigarette devices, and new types of tobacco products are required to register with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to ensure that these products meet government-set standards. Only products that are registered, comply with DTI standards, and include necessary health warnings can be sold, advertised, or distributed. Products that fail to comply with regulations may face immediate recall, prohibition of sale, or seizure.
Previously, the DTI had announced on its official website the nine brands that hold the Philippine Standard (PS) license: DON BARS, KLIQ, ONE BAR, PHANTOM VAPE, RELX, TOMORO, TRUEZ, VAGEND, and X-VAPE.
2Firsts searched the DTI official website but did not find a specific list of the ten companies involved in this matter. Informants are welcome to provide clues to 2Firsts at info@2firsts.com.
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