ANO DAO?: FAQs on DAO No. 25-10: Regulating the Importation of Non-PS Certified Licenses for Vapor Products

Posted: August 22, 2025
Banner featuring the logos of DTI and Bagong Pilipinas at the top, with large blue text in the center reading "ANO DAO?" Below, smaller text reads "FAQs on DAO 25-10: Regulating the Importation of Non-PS Certified Licenses Certified Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products." The banner has a blue border at the top and bottom.
Informational graphic with a blue border featuring the DTI and Bagong Pilipinas logos. The main heading asks, 'What is the main purpose of this DAO?' followed by a statement explaining that the DAO aims to strengthen regulation of imported Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products (VNNPs), their devices, and novel tobacco products by allowing only those certified under the Philippine Standard (PS) License to enter the Philippines. Background shows a worker in a yellow hard hat and vest near stacked shipping containers and a crane.
Informational poster from the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) explaining coverage and restrictions under a new order. It answers two questions: 'Who is covered by this Order?' and 'Are all imported products prohibited?' The poster states that all importers, including e-commerce platforms and online sellers of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products (VNNPs), their devices, and novel tobacco products are covered. It clarifies that only products without a valid Philippine Standard (PS) License or those under a suspended license are prohibited, while certified products are allowed. A person in a yellow hard hat and reflective vest is shown holding a clipboard.
Informational poster with a blue border and white background from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Republic of the Philippines. The title asks, 'Is personal importation allowed? And does the Order apply to travelers?' It answers 'YES, but only in very limited quantities,' followed by three bullet points explaining that travelers may bring up to 10 mL of vapor products for personal, testing, or non-commercial use; this applies even to online purchases; and anything beyond this is considered importation requiring certification. A yellow suitcase with a black handle and a gray hat is shown on the right side.
Informational graphic with a blue border featuring the logos of DTI and RA 11467. The title asks, 'What is "de minimis" importation and is it allowed?' The explanation states that 'de minimis' refers to small quantities of imported vapor products below the required sampling size for certification, and that such importation is prohibited under the DAO. A stack of cardboard boxes is shown in the bottom right corner.
Informational graphic featuring a person holding a credit card in front of a laptop. The text asks, 'Can I order vape products from online platforms or overseas sellers?' and answers that it is allowed only if the product has a valid Philippine Standard (PS) license and does not exceed the 10 mL personal limit for non-commercial use. Logos of DTI and Bagong Pilipinas are displayed at the top.
Image showing a cardboard box filled with various vape devices. A note above the box states: 'Any online purchase exceeding the allowable quantity or without PS certification is prohibited.' Logos of DTI and Bagong Pilipinas are displayed at the top.
Informational graphic with a blue and white background discussing importation regulations. It answers two questions: 'Does this apply to importations into freeport zones and duty-free shops?' with 'YES. The DAO explicitly includes importations into economic zones, freeports, and duty-free shops within its scope.' and 'What if I import a product with a suspended PS license?' with 'Importation of such products is prohibited under this Order.' Logos of DTI and Republic of the Philippines are at the bottom left, and a globe with a paper airplane is shown at the bottom right.

ANO DAO? ​

Ano nga ba raw ang Department Administrative Order (DAO) 25-10: Regulating the Importation of Non-PS Certified Licenses Certified Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products?​

DAO 25-10 implements stronger regulations on the requirements and procedures for the importation of Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products into the Philippines.​

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Date of Release: 22 August 2025