NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
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Introduced by Senator Robinhood Padilla
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11900, ENTITLED AN ACT REGULATING THE 
IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE, SALE, PACKAGING, DISTRIBUTION, USE, 
AND COMMUNICATION OF VAPORIZED NICOTINE AND NON-NICOTINE 
PRODUCTS, AND NOVEL TOBACCO PRODUCTS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 11900 otherwise known as the "Vaporized Nicotine and Non- 
Nicotine Products Reguiation Act" was enacted in 2021 primarily to regulate the 
importation, sale, packaging, distribution, use, and communication of vaporized 
nicotine and non-nicotine products and novel tobacco products.
While support groups hailed the passage of this law to provide Filipino smokers 
access to regulated less harmful alternatives, among the latest products of the 
evolving global technology is the new type of vaping through the so-called 
hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) vape.
Based on reports, the HHC is a semi-synthetic cannabinoid that is obtained by 
hydrogenating tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This is believed to cause a more clear­
headed and uplifting high compared to THC, which can also lead to anxiety and 
paranoia.
With the growing popularity of vaping among Filipinos, especially young people, 
this representation believes that RA 11900 must also be specific in its penalties for 
those who wiil attempt to import, manufacture, sell, package, distribute, and use HHC 
vapes.
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It is for this reason that the passage of this measure is earnestiy sought.
ROBIN HOOD ^DILLA
/Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session
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Introduced by Senator Robinhood Padilla
AN ACT
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11900, ENTITLED AN ACT REGULATING THE 
IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE, SALE, PACKAGING, DISTRIBUTION, USE, 
AND COMMUNICATION OF VAPORIZED NICOTINE AND NON-NICOTINE 
PRODUCTS, AND NOVEL TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 11900 otherwise known as the
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"Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Reguiation Act" is hereby amended to
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read as foiiows:
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"Section 3. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act,
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the foilowing terms shall mean:
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(i) HEXAHYDROCANNABINOL (HHC) SHALL REFER TO
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AS A COMPOUND BELONGING TO A CANNABINOID
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SUBSTANCE GROUP THAT IS USED IN LIQUIDS FOR
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VAPE, E-CIGARETTES OR OFFERED IN THE FORM OF
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HHC OILS;"
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Renumber the succeeding sub-sections accordingly.
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Sec. 2. Section 18 of Repubiic Act No. 11900 is iikewise amended to read as
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"Section 18. Product Standard Requirements. — The DTI, in 
consultation with the FDA, shall set technical standards for 
safety, consistency, and quality of the products requiring 
registration in the immediately succeeding section based on 
international standards: Provided, That no vapor product with 
a nicotine content above sixty-five milligrams per milliliter 
(65mg/ml) shall be allowed to be sold in the market. 
PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT NO VAPOR PRODUCT 
SHALL CONTAIN HEXAHYDROCANNABINOL (HHC) 
REGARDLESS OF ITS QUANTITY. The compliance with 
these product standards shall be mandatory.
Sec. 3. Section 23 of Republic Act No. 11900 is likewise amended to read as 
follows:
"Section 23. Penaities for Noncompiiance. — The following 
penalties shall apply:
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(E.) FOR VAPOR PRODUCTS CONTAINING 
HEXAHYDROCANNABINOL (HHC) AS MENTIONED IN 
SECTION 18, THE MANUFACTURER, IMPORTER, 
DISTRIBUTOR, RETAILER AND CONSUMER SHALL BE 
PUNISHED ACCORDINGLY BASED ON THE 
APPLICABLE PENALTIES UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO.
9165, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "COMPREHENSIVE 
DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002."
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Sec. 4. Separabiiity Clause. If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect.
Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. Any provision, ordinances, rules and regulations, 
laws, decrees, executive or administrative orders, and other issuances or part thereof, 
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly.


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Sec. 6. Effactivity Ciause. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
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foliowing its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general
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circulation.
Approved,