PETALING JAYA: At least 12 warnings have been issued to businesses at Bazaria Wangsa Maju in Kuala Lumpur for selling unregistered contact lenses without proper labelling.
The Health Ministry said the notices were issued under the Medical Device Act and related laws following a joint operation on March 16, which found offences involving unregistered products and non-compliance with labelling requirements.
“Contact lenses and optical instruments are regulated medical devices classified as prescribed medical devices,” a ministry spokesperson said in a statement on Friday (April 3).
“These items require a prescription and professional services from a registered optician or optometrist, in accordance with the Optics Act,” the spokesperson added.
The operation, carried out with the Medical Device Authority (MDA), the Malaysia Optical Council and the police, inspected 19 premises.
The ministry also stressed that the sale of contact lenses and optical devices on e-commerce platforms is strictly prohibited.
“Purchases without professional examination and advice can expose consumers to eye health risks, including infection, corneal damage and serious vision complications.
“As an enforcement measure, the MDA does not issue any approval for the advertising or sale of optical devices and contact lenses online,” the spokesperson said.
Offenders may face action under the Medical Devices (Advertising) Regulations, including fines of up to RM200,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both.
The MDA will continue to step up enforcement and take action against any party violating the law, including online platform providers that allow illegal sales.
“The public is advised to check the registration status of medical devices through the Medical Device Authority Register (MDAR) and to obtain services from registered optical practitioners.
“Complaints on non-compliant sales can be channelled through the MDA Feedback Management System (FEMES),” the spokesperson said.
