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Alternative tobacco and nicotine products in Philippines

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24th July 2024: Philippines: The House Ways and Means Committee approved a substitute to bill 10329, which requires tobacco and vaping companies to implement a digital track-and-trace system to prevent illicit trade. According to the press, the new version of the bill includes novel tobacco products. All products would need to have a stamp affixed, allowing authorities to determine where and when the product was manufactured. The bill will now go to its second reading in the House of Representatives.
10th June 2024: Philippines: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced a robust approach to enforce Republic Act 11900 (Vape Law), which regulates e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches. Among the measures is a partnership with local government units (LGUs) to establish a centralised local registry of licensed vape outlets. Although mentioning “vape outlets”, we understand that it could include heated tobacco and other products, as the law does not differentiate products for retail restriction purposes. “Our top priority remains to protect the health and well-being of our future generation. Let this serve as a strong warning that the DTI will not tolerate blatant disregard for the Vape Law,” said DTI secretary Fred Pascual.
5th June 2024: Philippines: The Bureau of Philippine Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-BPS) issued the first batch of approved heated tobacco products under the Philippine Standards (PS). DTI-Consumer Protection Group undersecretary Amanda Nograles told the press that from 5th June 2024, no products should enter the country, “especially if they do not bear product standard (PS) marks/license or ICC [Import Commodity Clearance] marks”. Currently, two heated tobacco product devices and two consumables are listed.
2nd May 2024: Philippines: House of Representatives member Ray Reyes, of the minority Anakalusugan Party List, urged legislators to review the Vape Law to transfer the mandate to regulate vaping and heated tobacco products back from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He said: “We’ve been warning everyone for years on the mistake of putting the vape law under DTI supervision.” Only two years have passed, he added, “and now we see the consequences of it”, referring to growing concern over e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) among youth.
20th March 2024: Philippines: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released the new tax stamp design for heated tobacco products, which will be lavender (for domestic products), red (for imported products) and violet (for exported products). Implementation of the new tax stamp will take effect on 1st June 2024.
12th February 2024: Philippines: A bill to regulate the manufacture and export of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco was filed in the House of Representatives by Joey Salceda, of the majority party Lakas-CMD. The bill provides fiscal incentives for the importation of equipment, raw materials, accessories and spare parts required for the manufacture and subsequent exportation of the products, as well as visas for highly skilled workers in the industry. The bill is pending before the Trade and Industry Committee.
8th January 2024: Philippines: As of 4th January 2024, vaping and heated tobacco products are now included in the list of consumer goods subjected to mandatory certification to ensure they conform with the Philippine National Standards.
8th January 2024: Philippines: As of 1st January 2024, the tax on heated tobacco consumables has increased by 5% to PHP35 ($0.63) per pack of 20.
26th September 2023: Philippines: On 13th September the Bureau of Internal Revenue published an updated list of registered importers of heated tobacco and novel tobacco products. According to the authority, they must register their brands within six months of the issuance of the list to avoid penalties for non-compliance.
8th August 2023: Philippines: The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued a circular clarifying policies and guidelines on raw materials, apparatus and equipment used in the manufacture of heated tobacco products and e-liquids. Importers and manufacturers must apply for a permit to operate, and clearance for every importation must also be applied for.
3rd August 2023: Philippines: The Department of Trade and Industry has urged producers to make the Philippines a manufacturing hub for heated tobacco products (HTPs), due to the growing demand in the country. Deputy minister Ceferino Rodolfo said a significant increase in local demand for heated tobacco is expected over the next few years and that manufacturers can benefit from zero duty under free trade agreements with some countries.
22nd May 2023: Philippines: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued a circular with the updated list of importers of heated tobacco and novel tobacco products, and their corresponding brands.

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