HSA said that between Jan 1 to Nov 30, it identified and fined 38 people for posting photographs or videos of vapes on social media.
This comes amid intensified surveillance and enforcement action against the advertisements of e-vaporisers on digital platforms.
"The promotion of e-vaporisers on social media platforms may normalise the use of these banned products and influence the public, especially youths, to experiment with vaping,” said Mr Norman Chong, director of HSA's Tobacco Regulation Branch.
"HSA takes a zero-tolerance approach and will continue active surveillance and take firm enforcement action against those who promote e-vaporisers."
Under the Tobacco Act, content encouraging the use of e-vaporisers can constitute an advertisement for a prohibited tobacco product.
Anyone found guilty of such offences faces a fine of up to S$10,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both. Punishments may double for repeat offenders.
Under the enhanced anti-vaping framework that came into effect in September 2025, those found possessing, using or buying e-vaporisers now face higher penalties, and recalcitrant users will be required to undergo rehabilitation.
Those who do not complete the rehabilitation programme will be prosecuted. Offenders caught using e-vaporisers for the third time and more will be prosecuted in court and face a fine of up to S$2,000.
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This comes amid intensified surveillance and enforcement action against the advertisements of e-vaporisers on digital platforms.
"The promotion of e-vaporisers on social media platforms may normalise the use of these banned products and influence the public, especially youths, to experiment with vaping,” said Mr Norman Chong, director of HSA's Tobacco Regulation Branch.
"HSA takes a zero-tolerance approach and will continue active surveillance and take firm enforcement action against those who promote e-vaporisers."
Under the Tobacco Act, content encouraging the use of e-vaporisers can constitute an advertisement for a prohibited tobacco product.
Anyone found guilty of such offences faces a fine of up to S$10,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both. Punishments may double for repeat offenders.
Under the enhanced anti-vaping framework that came into effect in September 2025, those found possessing, using or buying e-vaporisers now face higher penalties, and recalcitrant users will be required to undergo rehabilitation.
Those who do not complete the rehabilitation programme will be prosecuted. Offenders caught using e-vaporisers for the third time and more will be prosecuted in court and face a fine of up to S$2,000.
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