The Philippines Strengthens The Import Supervision Of Electronic Cigarettes From Africa That Have Obtained PS Certification

On August 7th, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines officially issued Departmental Executive Order No. 25-10 (DAO25-10) (2025), which regulates the import of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products as well as new tobacco products that do not meet Philippine standards (non-PS) - ensuring that only products that meet Philippine and international quality standards are allowed to enter the country.
This executive order was formulated and promulgated based on Republic Act No. 11900 (i.e., the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Management Act) and Republic Act No. 4109, which confer the law enforcement authority of the DTI of the Philippines.
According to Article 5 of Republic Act No. 11967 (i.e., the 2023 Internet Transactions Act), this policy clearly and strengthens the import control of both commercial and non-commercial channels, including import behaviors through e-commerce platforms.
This executive order is also in line with the implementation of the revised Departmental Executive Order No. 22-06 (2022), which established mandatory product certification requirements. The new regulations aim to combat illegal imports and evasion of regulations, including products with illegal components and those that evade mandatory reviews and tests.
Through covering all entry channels such as e-commerce, free trade zones, airports, and seaports, this policy has established a centralized and coordinated government overall regulatory enforcement mechanism. The DTI urges all importers, travelers, and e-commerce operators to comply with the new import guidelines.