BAN ON SHISHA TO BE EFFECTED FROM 28 NOVEMBER 2014

    With effect from 28 November 2014, shisha will be banned[1] in Singapore via the publication of the Prohibited Tobacco Products Regulations made under Section 15 of the Tobacco (Control of Advertisements and Sale) Act.

2    As a transitional measure, existing licensed tobacco importers and retailers who import or sell shisha tobacco will be allowed to continue importing and retailing shisha tobacco until 31 July 2016. This is to allow them ample time to deplete their stock and restructure their businesses away from shisha.        

3    Any person who contravenes the ban shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

4    Members of the public who have information on the import, distribution, sale or offer for sale of shisha tobacco by unlicensed operators may call the reporting line (Tel: 66842036 or 66842037) during office hours.

[1] https://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/home/pressRoom/Parliamentary_QA/2014/shisha-use.html