Malaysia: Stricter Regulations on E-Cigarettes and Vaping Products Expected in August

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Jul.02.2024
Malaysia: Stricter Regulations on E-Cigarettes and Vaping Products Expected in August
Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly bin Ahmad announced that stricter regulations on e-cigarettes and vaping products may be implemented in August.

According to The Star's report on July 1st, Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly bin Ahmad stated that stricter regulations on e-cigarettes and vaping products may be implemented in August.

 

The Minister of Health stated that despite multiple delays, the Ministry of Health is still making every effort to get the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) to approve the Regulation and Orders for No. 2b. He said that these regulations will be implemented concurrently with the Public Health Act 2024 (No. 852 Act) which controls tobacco products.

 

Zuckifiri responded to a user named Aisehman on X (formerly known as Twitter) by stating

 

Although I completely understand the anxiety caused by the delay in the implementation of the Tobacco Control Public Health Act 2024 (Law No. 852), I hope you all can understand that the Department of Health is making every effort to obtain approval from the Attorney General's Office for clause 2b.

 

He also added that three regulations have been approved, while two regulations and one order are awaiting approval.

 

Ultimately, these regulations and orders will be implemented in August alongside Bill No. 852. God willing, there will be no further delays.

 

On June 8th of this year, Zulkipli Marzuki stated that e-cigarettes will be strictly regulated in June in accordance with the Control of Smoking Product Public Health Act 2024. The law was enacted in February of this year, but a check on the Federal Legislation website by The Star revealed that the law has not yet come into effect.

 

Currently, the use of e-cigarettes is regulated by the Food Act and Tobacco Products Control Regulations.

 

Recently, the Malaysian Medical Association also expressed concerns, stating that delaying the implementation of new regulations has led to significant public health risks and allowed the e-cigarette industry to exploit regulatory loopholes.

 

Especially in the vicinity of educational institutions, there are a large number of e-cigarette kiosks, which has raised concerns about the use of e-cigarettes in these areas.

 

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