‘We’ll address loopholes in ecigs, vape sales’


PETALING JAYA: Legislation loopholes related to the uncontrolled sale of ecigarettes or vaping products will be address in the Bill related to regulation of smoking to be tabled in Parliament soon, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

The Health Minister said the exemption of nicotine liquids and gel used in electronic cigarettes or vape from poison’s control was implemented in line with the Budget 2023 announcement to impose excise duties on such items.

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