DTI issues trade suspension against several vape brands

The Dept. of Trade and Industry (DTI) has issued preliminary orders and preventive measures to suspend the trade of several vape brands while a formal investigation is ongoing.

The vape brands facing trade suspension are: SHFT & DR FREEZE (manufacturer Shenzhen Adwell Technology Co. LTD, importer SHFT Electronic Gadgets Trading OPC); AEROGIN & DON BARS (manufacturer Genome Flavor Technology, importer Aerogin Electronics Corporation Consumer Trading); CHILLAX (manufacturer Shenzhen Wimei Electronic Technology Co., LTD., importer SHFT Electronic Gadgets Trading OPC); BLACK ELITE (manufacturer Shenzhen X Black Vape Technology Co. LTD., importer Jey 888 Trading Corporation); LOST MARY (manufacturer ZCREW International, Inc., importer Dongguan Airv Technology Co., LTD).

This action is in response to the formal charges filed against these brands for violating Section 4(d) of Republic Act (RA) No. 11900, or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act.

The trade suspension, effective immediately, is in accordance with Section 11 of Executive Order (EO) No. 913 (1983) and will remain in place pending resolution of the formal charges. Furthermore, this executive order strengthens the rule- making and adjudicatory powers of the Minister (now Secretary) of Trade and Industry.

In addition to the trade suspension, the DTI has also suspended the Philippine Standard licenses of SHFT, DR FREEZE, AEROGIN, DON BARS, and CHILLAX.

The penalties for selling or trading these products are PHP2 million for the first offense, PHP4 million for the second offense, PHP5 million and cancellation of licenses for the third offense.

Meanwhile, the DTI Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non- Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) recently released a policy advisory on the elements of offenses provided under RA No. 11900 (https://www.dti.gov.ph/archives/advisories-archives/republic-act-11900).

This is to ensure consistent enforcement and predictable resolutions for formal charges.

The DTI encourages consumers to report erring retailers, distributors, and manufacturers through the Consumer Care Hotline at DTI (1-384) or consumercare@dti.gov.ph.

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