The Perak state government expects to review a complete working paper on banning the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) at its State Executive Council meeting early next month. State Health Committee chairman A. Sivanesan stated that the proposed move will focus on restricting local authorities from issuing new vape sales licenses.
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The Malaysian Ministry of Health is finalizing a detailed report on a proposed ban of e-cigarettes and vapes, which will be presented to the Cabinet, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed. He stated that the government’s direction is clearly towards a ban, emphasizing, “It is no longer a question of if we ban, but when we ban.”
Read moreA draft bill from Spain’s Ministry of Health, led by the far-left Sumar party, has ignited a significant dispute in Brussels. The proposal aims to impose sweeping restrictions, including a ban on all vape flavors except tobacco and a nicotine cap that would effectively outlaw oral nicotine pouches. However, the plan has stalled amid strong objections from seven EU member states and the European Commission itself.
Read moreThe Gibraltar government is advancing with draft legislation that would prohibit anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, from ever legally purchasing tobacco products, including vapes. Following a public consultation period that drew around 30 responses, the proposal will now be taken to the Cabinet for a final decision on whether to proceed with the bill.
Read moreThe Mexico City Congress has approved a new law to prohibit the use, production, distribution, and sale of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices in the capital. The initiative, which passed with 46 votes in favor and 3 against, amends both the local constitution and Mexico City’s Health Law to strengthen public health protections, particularly for young people.
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Read moreA 19-year-old Australian tourist has been arrested and charged with making a false declaration after attempting to smuggle 41 vape devices into the Cook Islands, where they are a banned product. This marks the first case of its kind to lead to prosecution since the country’s ban on the sale and importation of imitation tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, took effect on August 1, 2024.
Read moreAnti-tobacco advocates and even vape industry groups in Malaysia are calling for a well-coordinated, multi-agency effort to effectively crack down on the open online sale of vapes and e-liquids. This unified demand comes as these products continue to be easily accessible online, despite prohibitions under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852).
Read moreThe Malaysian Health Ministry is committed to a ban on electronic cigarettes or vapes and will present an expert committee’s recommendation to the Cabinet once a comprehensive study is complete, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed. “We are committed to this (vape ban); it is no longer a matter of ‘if’,” he stated firmly.
Read moreBusiness premises owners in Penang, Malaysia, have been given until September 30th to comply with the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) before full enforcement begins. State Youth, Sports, and Health Executive Councilor, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, stated that monitoring and inspections have revealed that many premises have not yet met the new requirements.
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