In an effort to enforce the prohibition against evaporisers in Singapore, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) carried out a targeted operation at ZoukOut 2023, a popular dance music festival held at Siloso Beach, Sentosa, on 2 and 3 December 2023.
176 Offenders Nabbed for E-Vaporiser Possession
During the operation, a total of 176 individuals, ranging in age from 18 to 51 years old, were apprehended for possessing e-vaporisers. The HSA, in its ongoing commitment to maintaining public health and safety, will impose fines on these offenders. Additionally, all seized e-vaporisers have been confiscated as part of the enforcement action.
Penalties
The HSA takes this opportunity to remind the public that the possession, use, or purchase of e-vaporisers is strictly illegal in Singapore. Offenders face a maximum fine of $2000. Comprehensive information regarding prohibited tobacco products in the country is available on the HSA website, and a detailed account of the harms associated with e-vaporisers can be found in a HealthHub article.
Staunch Action Against Illegal Activities
The HSA emphasizes its unwavering commitment to taking stern enforcement actions against any illegal activities related to e-vaporisers. This includes cracking down on the peddling of prohibited e-vaporisers to members of the public.
HSA’s statement
176 PERSONS CAUGHT AT HSA OPERATION AT ZOUKOUT 2023
On 2 and 3 December 2023, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) conducted an operation at ZoukOut 2023, a dance music festival, which was held at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. The operation was part of HSA’s efforts to enforce the prohibition against evaporisers in Singapore.
2 A total of 176 offenders were caught at the event for possessing e-vaporisers. Their ages ranged from 18 to 51 years old. These persons will be fined for their offences. All e-vaporisers were seized and confiscated.
Penalties for such offences in Singapore
3 Members of the public are reminded that the possession, use or purchase of e-vaporisers is illegal and carries a maximum fine of $2000. Information pertaining to prohibited tobacco products in Singapore is available on the HSA website and more details about the harms of e-vaporisers can be found in this HealthHub article.
4 HSA will also not hesitate to take stern enforcement actions on those who conduct illegal activities such as the peddling of prohibited e-vaporisers to members of the public.
5 Members of the public who have information on the illegal import, distribution, sale or offer for sale of e-vaporisers can contact HSA’s Tobacco Regulation Branch at Tel: 6684 2036 or 6684 2037 during office hours (9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday).
HEALTH SCIENCES AUTHORITY
SINGAPORE
8 DECEMBER 2023
