KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Currently, there is no electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or vape has been registered as smoking cessation tool or medication, said Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. However, he said, the vape liquid containing nicotine was regulated by the Ministry of Health under...
Tuesday, 12 Nov 2019 11:43 PM MYT
However, he said, the vape liquid containing nicotine was regulated by the Ministry of Health under the Poisons Act 1952 and any sale of the product could only be done by licensed pharmacists and registered medical practitioners for medical purposes. “Hence, after the seizure, an analysis will be carried out and if nicotine is present in the vape liquid, action will be taken against those found selling vape containing nicotine,” he said when winding up the debate on the Supply Bill 2020 for his ministry in the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
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