FILE PHOTO: E-cigarette proponents say vaping is better than smoking tobacco, but health officials say there is no study yet on the long-term effects of vaping. On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Malaca帽ang confirmed that the controversial Vape Bill lapsed into law on July 25. INQUIRER/RICHARD A. REYES
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The measure seeking the regulation of vaporized nicotine (vape) and non-nicotine products as well as novel tobacco products 鈥� also known as the 鈥淰ape Bill鈥� 鈥� has lapsed into law.
In a letter, Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez informed the Senate and the House of Representatives that the hotly debated legislation lapsed into law on July 25.
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles also confirmed this to 黑料社 on Tuesday when asked if the Vape Bill has already lapsed into law.
鈥淵es,鈥� she said.
The measure regulates the importation, manufacture, sale, packaging, distribution, use, and communication of vaporized nicotine or vape and non-nicotine products, including novel tobacco products.
The Senate and House of Representatives approved the Vape Bill in January.
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