Tobacco regulation
We administer and enforce the Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA), with the objective of reducing the prevalence of smoking in Singapore.
Last updated 20 August 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 (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab).
Report vaping offences
If you wish to provide information on vaporiser related offences that you have witnessed:
Submit through https://go.gov.sg/reportvape (opens in new tab) OR
Call the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) 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.