Over 600 Telegram groups in Singapore selling, advertising vapes removed by HSA
July 16, 2025 by straitstimes.com
Over 600 Telegram groups in Singapore selling, advertising vapes removed by HSA
Health Sciences Authority (HSA) removed over 600 Telegram groups selling vapes to Singaporeans. More than 6,800 online vape listings were removed, with double the listings taken down in 2023. HSA actively enforces the ban on vape sales and advertisements online and offline. The agency intensified operations, collaborated with authorities, and increased monitoring efforts. The Health Promotion Board's I Quit program helped over 116,800 participants quit smoking and vaping. Vaping poses health risks, including heart and lung diseases, especially among young users. Vapes contain harmful substances like etomidate, which can lead to severe health issues when inhaled.
13.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 709,000 current smokers in Singapore 22.00% of men are current smokers but only 5.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
