Philippines:Â The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)Â
has published amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act 11900, which regulated e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and novel tobacco products. It amends the “product registration” definition, which is now a certificate issued by the DTI's Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV), and the “online trade” definition. Among other measures, vaping areas must be approved by the OSMV and a monthly list of brands that are eligible to be sold online must be maintained by the OSMV. The order will take effect upon its publication in at least two newspapers in general circulation.