Examining the Flavor Descriptors of E-cigarettes, Heated Tobacco Products, and Nicotine Pouches in the Philippines: Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities

• Main Authors: Ackary, Samantha J, Cabrera, Patrik James D.L., Santiago, Alen Josef A., Amul, Gianna Gayle H
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2025
• Subjects: Health Policy; Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration; Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/asog-pubs/316; https://archium.ateneo.edu/context/asog-pubs/article/1318/viewcontent/journal.pgph.0004248.pdf

In the Philippines, the regulation of e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTPs), and nicotine pouches under Republic Act 11900 or the Vape Law is crucial as their use continues to rise. As e-cigarettes are rapidly gaining popularity due to their social appeal, perceived novelty, ever-changing fla...