First-time offenders caught vaping face a fine of S$500 (US$389) if they are under 18, and S$700 if they are 18 or older, while the penalties are harsher for those found using etomidate-laced vapes, known as Kpods.
Separately on Friday, HSA charged a 38-year-old man, Gobi Thayanithi, for attempting to smuggle chewing tobacco into Singapore.
Authorities found 3,450 sachets of chewing tobacco during a search of his Malaysia-registered lorry at Woodlands Checkpoint on Thursday.
His case was adjourned to Oct 7.
For a first offence, those convicted of the import, distribution, sale or offer for sale smokeless tobacco can be fined up to S$10,000, jailed for a maximum of six months or both. For repeat offences, offenders can be fined up to S$20,000, jailed for up to 12 months, or both.
