THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) warned importers and manufacturers of the certification requirements for vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products covered by Department Orders 22-06 and 24-02. In a statement, the DTI said that all businesses involved with vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products are required to secure a valid Philippine Standard license. “Non-compliance with these certification requirements will result in formal charges under Section 23(c) of Republic Act (RA) 11900 or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act,” the DTI said. According to the DTI, a manufacturer or importer’s first offense will merit a fine of P100,000, while the secon... [Read more]