PETALING JAYA: Those who disguise vaping equipment such as cartridge flavours to entice minors into buying them will face the full brunt of the law, warns the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.
Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said those who do so will be investigated under the Trade Description Act 2011, following the Trade Description (Certification and Labelling of Electronic Cigarettes) Order 2022.
“Strict action will be taken against any non-compliance, including fines,” he said in a statement yesterday.
His ministry will collaborate with Sirim QAS International, which has been authorised to certify vape devices.
“The designated authority as mentioned in Subsection 29(3) of the Act is to certify and label electronic cigarette devices or components in compliance with Malaysian standards.
“Any individual supplying or offering to supply electronic cigarette devices or components must apply to the relevant authority for certification of those devices.
“The ministry hopes that all parties will adhere to the applicable legislation,” said Armizan.
Companies that fail to comply with regulations will face a fine not exceeding RM200,000.
“For repeat offences, it is a fine not exceeding RM500,000.
“Individual offenders will face a fine not exceeding RM100,000, jail of up to three years or both.
“For repeat offenders, it is a fine not exceeding RM250,000, imprisonment of up to five years or both,” he added.
The ban on online and vending machine sales of smoking products under Act 852 was enforced on Oct 1.
