The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will begin enforcing regulations on vape product registration and sales at display counters starting April 1, 2025, according to Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin. The enforcement of product packaging and labelling requirements will follow shortly after, starting on October 1.
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Vaping devices quickly gained popularity in Malaysia upon their introduction, particularly among young people. Some saw them as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, while others, including non-smokers, viewed owning a stylish vaping device as a fashion statement. As demand grew, vaping evolved from a habit to a cultural symbol, with users making a statement simply by carrying a device.
Read moreThe Malaysian Vapers Alliance (MVA) has urged the Ministry of Health to reconsider the vape display ban introduced under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which is set to take effect on April 1, 2025. MVA argues that the ban not only limits consumers’ right to make informed decisions but also places unnecessary restrictions on access to crucial product information.
Read moreDomestic Trade and Costs of Living Ministry to Collaborate with Sirim for Certification
The Domestic Trade and Costs of Living Ministry has reminded all electronic cigarette or vape device retailers to ensure their products have the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (Sirim) certification mark. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali stated that the ministry will collaborate with Sirim to ensure electronic cigarette devices produced receive the MS Sirim certification mark, which meets the Sirim QAS International Sdn Bhd standards.
Read moreThe Malaysian Health Ministry has announced that the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852) will take effect on October 1. The Act, which covers regulations on the registration, sale, packaging, and labelling of smoking products, as well as the prohibition of smoking in public places, will also apply to electronic cigarettes.
Read moreHealth 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.
Read moreThe 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 moreDecision From 2016 Holds Despite Federal Tax on E-Liquids
The state government of Johor, Malaysia, has reaffirmed its commitment to banning the sale of all vape products, including devices and e-liquids, maintaining a policy established nearly a decade ago. This stance persists despite recent federal government actions imposing excise taxes on nicotine-containing vape liquids.
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.
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