Laws to control e-cigarettes in the pipeline in Malaysia
Rules will cover e-cigarettes both with and without tobacco
Two new laws will be in place to regulate electronic cigarettes and vapes in Malaysia.
One will replace the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 while the other will be drafted to regulate electronic cigarettes and vapes that do not contain nicotine, said the country’s Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry.
The ministry said the target was for these laws to be in place within two years.
“In the meantime, the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes will remain under existing laws and regulations, and to be monitored by the ministries and agencies concerned,” it said.
While the ministry is tasked with looking for best practices to regulate the use and sales of the products, health officials must come up with a detailed study on the effects of using such devices.
The statement said the Cabinet decided on October 28 to get three ministries to work together to regulate the use and sales of electronic cigarettes and vapes.
The Health Ministry as well as the Science, Technology and Innovation ministries have been roped in for this.