SIGNS PROHIBITING VAPING AT NIGHTSPOTS
Separately, HSA said that nightlife establishments will display signs saying “Vaping is prohibited” prominently at entrances and within their premises.
This is part of a collaboration with the Singapore Nightlife Business Association (SNBA) to remind patrons that vaping is illegal and to report e-vaporiser-related offences at nightlife establishments, the agency said in a media release on Saturday.
The signs will also feature a QR code linked to HSA’s online reporting portal for patrons and staff to report activities, such as any illegal use or supply of vapes.
“To demonstrate zero tolerance towards vaping, nightlife establishments are also urged to deny entry to patrons found with or consuming e-vaporisers,” HSA added.
HSA’s chief executive officer, Adjunct Professor Raymond Chua, said that working with industry partners such as SNBA helps strengthen ground-level deterrence and serves as an important part of the agency’s strategy to combat illegal vaping.
“Vaping has no place in daily life, including Singapore’s nightlife entertainment scene. All nightlife establishments should work with us to keep their venues vape-free and report any illegal activities to the authorities,” said Dr Chua.
Mr Danny Loong, president of SNBA, said that the association was committed to working closely with HSA to ensure that nightlife venues remain safe, responsible, and compliant with the law.
“By supporting this initiative and making reporting channels easily accessible, we hope to protect the health of our patrons and staff, and preserve a positive nightlife experience for all.”
