HSA hotline runs daily & new online form for public to report vaping offences from Jul. 21

To step up surveillance and enforcement against vapes, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) will be enhancing its reporting channels.

From Jul. 21, its hotline service for the public to report vaping offences will be expanded to operate seven days a week, including public holidays, with extended hours from 9am to 9pm.

Currently, the hotline hours are from 9am to 5:30pm from Mondays to Fridays.

Members of the public with information on the illegal advertisement, import, distribution, sale or possession of e-vaporisers can call the hotline, managed by HSA's Tobacco Regulation Branch, at 6684 2036 or 6684 2037.

New online form accessible from Jul. 21

You can also report any vaping offences via a new online form from Jul. 21.

Singpass login is required.

You have to witness the vaping offence before reporting the case and be able to provide corroborative evidence, such as videos or images of the offender's face, if available.

You will also need to provide details such as the date, time and location of the vaping offence as well as a valid email address.

HSA won't be able to provide any update on their findings to you afterwards, as investigations are confidential and they are dealing with a high volume of reports.

Since 2024, HSA has observed a significant increase in public feedback on vaping offences. HSA received more than 3,000 reports in 2024 and more than 2,500 reports in just the first half of 2025. In addition, the agency also monitor social media postings.

HSA said it looks into all vaping-related reports. Seized e-vaporisers and related components suspected to contain illegal substances, including etomidate and controlled drugs, will be tested.

On Jul. 20, health minister Ong Ye Kung shared with the media that the Ministry of Health (MOH) will be working with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to list etomidate as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

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