Summary
RMC No. 85-2026 publishes the Updated List of Registered Manufacturers/Importers/Exporters of cigarettes, heated tobacco, vapor, novel tobacco, cigar, smoking tobacco and chewing tobacco products, with their products, brands and variants, as of March 31, 2026.
Key points
- Categories in the list. The list covers 14 categories, including domestic and export manufacturers of locally produced cigarettes, PEZA-registered cigarette manufacturers, and manufacturers or importers of vapor, heated tobacco, novel tobacco, cigar, chewing tobacco and smoking tobacco products.
- Newly registered entities. Entities registered after June 30, 2026 will be added to the updated list on the BIR website.
- Brand and variant registration. Under RR No. 3-2026, RR No. 7-2021 and RR No. 14-2022, these entities must register their brands and variants within six (6) months from the release of the Circular, to avoid penalties.
- Warnings and tax stamps. Products must carry the Graphic Health Warning and BIR Tax Stamps. Novel tobacco products, cigars, smoking tobacco products and chewing tobacco products are excepted while IRSIS stamps are not yet available in the system.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers, importers and exporters of cigarettes, heated tobacco, vapor, novel tobacco, cigar, smoking tobacco and chewing tobacco products
Deadlines and effectivity
- List as of March 31, 2026
- Brand and variant registration: within six (6) months from release of the Circular
- Issued July 31, 2026
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