Advisory on Vaping and E-vaporisers

Background

Vaping is illegal in Singapore. Under the Tobacco (Control Of Advertisements And Sale) Act, it is an offence to purchase, use or possess these products and/or their components. Offenders can be fined up to S$2,000.

It is also an offence to advertise, import, distribute, sell, offer for sale or possess for sale these products in Singapore. Offenders can be fined up to $10,000 or face imprisonment of up to 6 months or both, for first time offenders.

Vaping is prohibited campus-wide at NTU (including all university buildings and compounds).

This applies to all NTU students even if they are found vaping off-campus, as long as they are representing the University in any professional capacity in Singapore, e.g. on internship, attachment, exchange programme.


Penalties for Vaping Offences

Those found vaping or in possession of an e-vaporiser will be reported to the Health Sciences Authority by Campus Security Division for contravening the law. In addition, they will face the following penalties:

Vaping/Possessing E-Vaporiser Sanctions  
First time offenders a) Fined $300;
b) They will be evicted, if they are hall residents at the time of the offence, and will be barred from on-campus housing for the rest of their candidature; and
c) Mandated to attend national smoking/ vaping cessation programmes
 
Repeat offenders Cases will be escalated to Board of Discipline for further sanctions, after the completion of Committee of Inquiry.


Resources on Quitting Vaping

The World Health Organisation has warned that e-cigarettes are harmful to health and that they are not safer alternatives to regular cigarettes. Studies have also shown that vaping is associated with increased risk of developing heart and lung diseases in the short term.

If you are thinking of quitting vaping, check out these resources from HealthHub Singapore:

-      Let’s Get Real about Vaping: 8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Start
-      Participate in the National “I Quit” Programme