The Government of Singapore strengthened regulations on e-cigarettes effective September 1.
In Singapore, the possession, use, and importation of e-cigarettes had already been prohibited. From that date, users of e-cigarettes are subject to a fine of up to 700 Singapore dollars (SGD) for a first offense, mandatory participation in a three-month rehabilitation program for a second offense, and a fine of up to 2,000 Singapore dollars for a third or subsequent offense.
In particular, using e-cigarettes containing etomidate will result in compulsory participation in a rehabilitation program, while importing or selling such products is punishable by up to 20 years’ imprisonment and up to 15 strokes of the cane. Foreign nationals may be denied entry or deported. According to the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, there have been cases in which Japanese nationals were detained by the authorities.
When entering Singapore, cigarettes are taxable from the very first stick. For personal use, only items that meet the prescribed conditions may be brought in, up to 400 grams (two cartons). There has been an increase in cases where undeclared cigarettes were discovered during baggage inspection and substantial fines were imposed.
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