An ST reader had questioned in a forum letter if it was appropriate for Crumpler to indicate that its new bag “can fit a vape”, among other items.The Health Sciences Authority is investigating whether a recent advertisement by Australian bag company Crumpler has broken the law here.
When contacted, she explained that she had noticed a poster outside the brand’s outlet at Jem mall in Jurong East on the afternoon of June 4.The advertisement featured two items, with one part reading “Cosmic Taco is the perfect fit for 35 7 inches, or about 200 USB sticks, a vape and a pair of headphones”.
Ms Goh said the word was removed from the webpage linked to the QR code on the poster a few hours later that same day.In response to queries, an HSA spokesperson said on June 8: “The Health Sciences Authority is investigating whether Crumpler has contravened the Tobacco Act with its recent advertisement.