The Department of Trade and Industry reminded vape manufacturers to comply with existing laws, noting that this was non-negotiable to ensure consumer protection.
Vape companies were given a 10-month transition period to adhere to the prescribed regulations, including securing licenses and complying with packaging and tax seal requirements.
The DTI said all brands were given equal opportunity to meet these legal obligations, and that failure to comply will result in penalties, following due process.
The Trade department said so far, nine vape brands have successfully fulfilled regulatory requirements and are currently permitted to market in the country, including Aerogin (Kliq and Truez), AMZ Vape, Don Bars, One Bar, Phantom Vape, RELX, Tomoro, Vagend and X-Vape.
The DTI said the complete list of authorized brands, device specifications, and approval dates is available on its website at www.dti.gov.ph/osmv.
