The Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) is dedicated to regulating the vaporized nicotine and novel tobacco market, ensuring consumer safety and compliance with RA11900, the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, also known as the Vape Law.
It was established under DTI Department Order No. 24-154 (DO24-154) in 2024. Focused on implementing RA11900, its mandate includes the proper collection of taxes and the effective regulation of both online and physical advertising and sales of vaporized nicotine, non-nicotine products, their devices, and novel tobacco products, ensuring alignment with internationally accepted product standards.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended 14 manufacturers and importers of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products for violating the packaging and health warning requirements under RA11900 or the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act.” These companies violated Section 4(d) of RA11900, which mandates compliance with internal
Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) amended the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11900 (RA11900), or “The Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act.” This move reinforces the DTI’s commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring that all vapor products and Heated Tobacco Products
In line with the commitment to the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expand and strengthen efforts against the smuggling and illegal trading of tobacco and vape products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), together with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and Philippine