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The Department of Trade and Industry said it ramped up its enforcement of the Vape Law, confiscating P25,874,175 worth of illegal vape products in the first five months of 2024.“Nearly halfway through the year, the significant rise in confiscated illegal vapes demonstrates our unwavering commitment to safeguard Filipino consumers, especially our youth.
The agency said most confiscated vape products violated Republic Act No. 11900, or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, also known as the Vape Law. Among the confiscated brands were 2,428 units of RELX worth P534,190 and 158 units of Waka by RELX worth P35,440. A joint operation with the Philippine National Police in April yielded P24.8 million worth of illegal Flava vapes from an establishment located 20 meters from an elementary school in Parañaque City.
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