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Here are 5 entries for banned products in Singapore: what was banned, when, why, and whether the ban is still in force. Tap any item for the full story.
SingaporeBannedChewing tobacco and snuffSince 1 August 2016, gutkha, khaini, zarda, chewing tobacco and nasal or oral snuff (including snus) cannot be imported, distributed or sold. Smugglers have been jailed.ProductsSince 2016-08-01Details →SingaporeBannedE-cigarettes and vapesBuying, using and owning vapes has been illegal since 2018. From 1 Sept 2025, fines rose to S$700 for adults, and etomidate Kpods became a Class C drug, with deportation risk for foreigners.ProductsSince 2018Details →SingaporeBannedHeated tobacco and nicotine pouchesEmerging tobacco products, including smokeless cigarettes and dissolvable nicotine, have been banned since December 2015, so IQOS-style heated tobacco and nicotine pouches are not sold legally.ProductsSince 2015-12Details →SingaporeBannedShishaShisha tobacco was banned on 28 November 2014; after a grace period ended on 31 July 2016, importing, wholesaling and selling shisha tobacco or molasses became illegal.ProductsSince 2014-11-28Details →SingaporeRestrictedSmartphones in secondary schoolsFrom January 2026, secondary students cannot use smartphones or smartwatches at any time during school hours, including recess and CCAs. Devices stay in lockers or bags.ProductsSince 2026-01Details →
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are banned in Singapore?
Our list has 5 banned or restricted products in Singapore, including Chewing tobacco and snuff (2016-08-01), E-cigarettes and vapes (2018), Heated tobacco and nicotine pouches (2015-12) and Shisha (2014-11-28).
Is this list up to date?
We review entries regularly and add new bans as they happen. Laws change, so check an official government source before you travel or act on this information.
Laws change often and many bans have exceptions. This list is for general information, not legal or travel advice. Check official government sources before you travel. Last updated: 02/11/2026.