Vape group urges legal clarity after High Court ruling on liquid nicotine
Malaysian vape group MOVE urges clear regulations after a High Court ruling nullified a nicotine exemption, warning of an unregulated market.Summary
The Malaysian Organisation of Vape Entity (MOVE), representing over 55,000 members, has called for urgent legal clarity following a High Court ruling that nullified the 2023 exemption of liquid nicotine from the Poisons List. The government's decision not to appeal has created uncertainty, which MOVE warns could push consumers toward an illicit, unregulated market. MOVE president Samsul K. Arrifin stated that the existing Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 should be reconciled with the Poisons Act to form a clear framework. The group argues that a prohibition-driven approach would remove regulated safeguards like age verification and product standards, potentially increasing risks from unregulated products. Instead, they advocate for a regulated market to protect youth and consumers, urging the government to provide immediate clarity and empower compliant retailers.
(Source：Malay Mail)
