Regulating the vape trade


SPORTING catchy names like Empire, Juice and Boss, they have gradually become part of our retail landscape. But selling them is currently illegal under the Poisons Act 1952.

I am talking about retail outlets selling liquids or gels containing nicotine for use in vaping products or ecigarettes that are mushrooming all around us. Some also sell ecigarette cartridges and heated tobacco products, but most mainly deal with liquids or gels containing nicotine, which is a blatant breach of the Poisons Act.

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!

letters , liquids , gels , nicotine , ecigarettes

   

Next In Letters

A leap for public health
Contraflow system for roads during holidays
Education Ministry must be more inclusive
The role of KDCA in preserving tradition and fostering unity in Sabah
Building public awareness
Prioritise care and compassion in reforms
We need food, not nicotine addiction
Work out a holistic solution to handle strays
Insight into status of Bank Negara
Unlocking the potential of EPF savings

Others Also Read