Singapore to impose tougher penalties for vaping under new law taking effect May 1
Singapore is increasing penalties for vaping-related offenses, including usage, sales, and smuggling, under a new law effective May 1, 2026.Summary
Singapore has passed an amendment to the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act 1993, renaming it the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act 1993 (TVCA), to impose stricter penalties on vaping. Effective May 1, 2026, individual vape users could face fines up to S$10,000, a significant increase from the previous S$2,000. Sellers may be fined up to S$200,000 and face up to six years in jail, while importers risk up to nine years in jail and fines up to S$300,000. The law also addresses the dangerous practice of using KPods (vapes laced with etomidate), with severe penalties, including up to 20 years in jail and caning, for involving young people in their smuggling or supply. Venues like clubs and bars will be required to prevent vaping on their premises, and drivers entering Singapore with vapes will be held accountable regardless of knowledge of their presence.
(Source：Malay Mail)
