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Health Sciences Authority

Tobacco regulation

We administer and enforce the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA), with the objective of reducing the prevalence of smoking in Singapore.

Understand the regulations
Last updated 26 May 2026

Impact of tobacco on health

The negative effect of tobacco on our health has been well-documented. Tobacco use has been linked to diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases.

  • Tobacco products comprise of more than just cigarettes. Read up on some real facts about tobacco that you should know.

  • Find out more about the the impact of tobacco on our health through educational materials and advisories at HPB Health Hub.

Report vaping offences

If you wish to provide information on vaporiser related offences that you have witnessed:

  • Submit through https://go.gov.sg/reportvape OR

  • Call the Tobacco Regulation Branch at 6684 2036 or 6684 2037, from 7:00am to 12:00am daily (including weekends and public holidays).

Overview of tobacco control

Understand the regulations controlling tobacco products in Singapore.

Report tobacco-related offences

Find out how to report tobacco-related offences in Singapore.

Tobacco licences

You must apply for a licence before importing, wholesaling or retailing tobacco products in Singapore.

Vaping enforcement

The Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA), renamed from the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements & Sale) Act from 1 May 2026, consolidates enforcement, rehabilitation, and educational frameworks for vaporiser users — including those involving specified psychoactive substances (SPS) such as etomidate — with enhanced penalties for possession, use, import, and supply of vaporisers.