Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has set his sights on October as the target month for enforcing the highly anticipated Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). The Act, which aims to curb the sale and purchase of tobacco products, smoking materials, and tobacco substitutes to minors, has been a topic of much discussion since its gazettement on February 2nd.
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The Ministry of Health in Malaysia is gearing up to implement specific regulations and orders related to the prohibition of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) sales, including the sale of vape products through vending machines. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has announced that the Attorney-General’s Chambers is in the final stages of researching and approving these regulations, paving the way for their imminent implementation.
Read moreThe use of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vaping, has exploded in popularity worldwide and in Malaysia over the past decade. Driven by factors like high conventional tobacco cigarette smoking rates, vaping has emerged as an alternative nicotine delivery system for many smokers looking to quit or reduce harm. However, the meteoric rise of vaping has also raised mounting concerns around uptake by youth and adolescents, as well as potential health effects from long-term use.
Read moreIn a significant shift for Georgia users, the rules regarding the legal age to purchase vapes have changed. Previously, it was only a matter of waiting until you turned 21 to buy a vape legally. However, as of July 1st, a new law has come into effect, making vaping in smoke-free zones illegal in Georgia. This legislation aims to align with Georgia’s Smoke-Free Air Act, which has been in place since 2005 to protect public health.
Read moreVape manufacturers producing liquid or gel products containing nicotine in Malaysia must register their manufacturing activities with the Customs Department by April 30 to avoid compounds. The government has imposed an excise tax of 40 sen per millilitre on electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) liquid or gel containing nicotine from April 1. Read more about the new regulations on vaping in Malaysia.
Read moreStarting on 04/01/2023, vape liquids with nicotine content will be taxed at 40 sen per millilitre in Malaysia, according to a federal government gazette notice released today. The new excise duty is part of the government’s effort to tax liquid or gel products containing nicotine.
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