New Vape Laws in Singapore: What Self-Storage Customers Need to Know

Recent changes to Singapore’s anti-vaping laws have strengthened enforcement against the possession and storage of electronic vaporisers (vapes). The updated regulations also extend responsibility to owners of premises, including self-storage facilities.

If you currently use self storage, or are planning to rent a storage unit, it is important to understand what these changes mean and what items cannot be stored in your unit.

E-Cigarettes Are Prohibited in Self-Storage Units

Since 2025, the Self Storage Association Asia has included e-cigarettes and vaping devices on the list of prohibited items in self-storage facilities.

In Singapore, the sale, import, distribution and possession of e-cigarettes are already illegal. With stronger enforcement under the updated laws, customers should ensure that no vaping devices, components or related products are stored in their storage units.

Storing prohibited items in self-storage facilities will lead to enforcement action by the authorities.

How Self-Storage Operators Ensure Compliance

Self-storage operators in Singapore take compliance and safety seriously. To ensure customers are aware of what cannot be stored, several measures are in place:

• Clear notices displayed at storage facilities listing prohibited items
• Customer onboarding checks where storage specialists review the prohibited items list
• Customer declarations confirming that prohibited items are not being stored
• Customer identity verification, including NRIC or passport, name and address

These steps help ensure that all items stored in facilities can be traced to verified customers if necessary.

Other Items You Should Not Store

The list of prohibited items in self-storage facilities is comprehensive and includes items that may pose fire, safety, or legal risks.

These include and are not restricted to:

• E-cigarettes and vaping devices
• Lithium batteries
• Flammable or hazardous materials
• Drugs

These restrictions are in place to protect the safety of all customers and their belongings.

What Customers Should Do

If you are renting a storage unit, the best approach is simple:

✔ Review the list of prohibited items carefully
✔ Ensure none of these items are packed into your boxes
✔ Declare your stored items honestly during the onboarding process

Customers are generally aware of the restrictions, particularly given the widespread publicity surrounding Singapore’s e-cigarette ban.

Our Commitment to Safe Storage

Self-storage operators will continue to work closely with the authorities and follow regulatory guidance to maintain safe storage environments.

At the same time, customers play an important role in ensuring compliance by storing only permitted items.

If you have any questions about what can and cannot be stored in your unit, please speak to our storage specialists before moving your items into storage.

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