MANILA, Philippines — A proposed measure on the regulation of vapes and heated tobacco products in the country is also seeking to forbid endorsement of such products by celebrities and social influencers.
Senate Bill No. 2239, which has been endorsed for plenary approval on Wednesday, aims to manage the importation, manufacture, sale, packaging, distribution, use, and consumption of vaporized nicotine products (VNP).
“[A] key feature of this bill is that it will ban celebrities or social media influencers from endorsing these products, whether the endorsement is implied or expressed,” noted Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto during his sponsorship speech.
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