The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Office for the Special Mandate on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, their Devices, and Novel Tobacco Products (OSMV) reminds the public that the distribution of SHFT’s products — whether for sale or for free — is strictly prohibited, in line with the issued Preliminary Order (PO) and Preventive Measure Orders (PMO) against SHFT, its manufacturer and importer.

In a statement on Monday, the OSMV said the reminder is in view of SHFT’s recently published social media post on 16 April 2025, indicating its intent to give away SHFT products “for free while supplies last.”

“The public is strongly advised that any sale or distribution of SHFT products, including free giveaways, remains in violation of the standing PMOs,” the OSMV said.

Preventive measure vs SHFT

To date, PMOs have been issued against SHFT on 6 September 2024 and 31 January 2025 for violations of Sections 4(d) and 18 of RA 11900, the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, and Department Administrative Order 02 Series of 2007 in relation to Philippine National Standards pursuant to RA 4109, the Standards Law, and RA 11900.

Further, pending the resolution of the formal charges against SHFT, the DTI OSMV reiterates that the conditions stated in the issued Certificate of Conditional Release are in full effect.