Regulation key to curbing underage vape use, says industry group


PETALING JAYA: Regulating the vape industry is the key to curbing vaping among schoolchildren, says Malaysian Organisation of Vape Entities president Samsul Kamal Ariffin.

He said since the exemption of nicotine as a controlled substance under the Poisons Act in March 2023, the content of related products has become unregulated.

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