Significant shortcomings in vape product labelling


THE current lack of adequate labelling on vape liquids, also known as e-liquid or e-juice, has contributed to an increase in acute nicotine poisoning among children.

An ongoing study by Look Keyun, Dr Ser Hooi Leng, Dr Amar Daud Iskandar Abdullah, and Prof Long Chiau Ming at the School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, emphasises the urgent requirement for comprehensive labelling regulations.

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