DTI Registers Ten Vape Companies Under New Standards
According to the Philippine News Agency (PNA), on December 25. The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Maria Cristina Roque said at a press conference that about 10 companies engaged in the production, distribution, and sale of vape products have been registered with the department.
These certified vape companies have followed the standards set by the Office of the Special Mission on Vaped Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products (OSMV).
Implementation of Vape Product Standards in 2025
On June 5, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (DTI) is required to audit and register vape brands and plans to implement product standards from January 2025.
This means that vape brands in the Philippines must obtain the Philippine Standard (PS) Import Product Clearance mark or the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) mark. Brands without these certifications will not be allowed to sell their products in the local market.
Ensuring Compliance and Product Safety
Roque noted that the Ministry of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects these manufacturers to comply with regulations to ensure that their products meet standards and complete registration. She added that most of the vape brands currently registered are imported products.
Regulatory Requirements Under the Vape Act
Under Act No. 11900 of the Republic of the Philippines, known as the Vape Act, manufacturers and importers of heated tobacco products (HTP) consumables. HTP devices, vape-branded supplements, vape devices, and new tobacco products are required to register with the DTI to ensure compliance with government standards. Only goods that are registered, meet DTI standards, and include the necessary health warnings may be sold, advertised, or distributed. Non-compliant products will be immediately recalled, prohibited, or seized.
List of DTI-Approved Vape Brands
Previously, the DTI announced nine Philippine Standard (PS) license brands on its official website: DON BARS, KLIQ, ONE BAR, PHANTOM VAPE, RELX, TOMORO, TRUEZ, VAGEND, and X-VAPE.
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry also identified FLARE and SHFT for false advertising and published a list of nine legitimate brands for consumer reference.
