They argue that a total vape ban would not be effective in addressing concerns, but a well-regulated policy will allow the industry to grow responsibly.
Act , or the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act , regulates the sale, packaging and use of tobacco products, including vape. Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce secretary-general Ridhwan Rosli said any sudden policy reversal would only create further uncertainty and undermine progress. A total ban has long been proven ineffective.
The reality is that bans do not eliminate demand. They merely push products into the black market, making them unregulated and harder to control. Another report said the Health Ministry was ready to reconsider a full ban on vaping if the situation demanded it. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad was quoted saying that the priority was to regulate and control the use of vape, including through mandatory product registration. Ridhwan pointed out that Act is being implemented in stages, beginning last year with the ban on public display outside specialised stores and prohibitions on online and vending machine sales.
The next phase comes into effect on April 1, , with the retail display ban, followed by compliance with packaging and labelling regulations by Oct 1, As for concerns about non-smokers taking up vaping, Ridhwan said MVCC stands firm that vape products are intended only for adult smokers looking to quit. Malaysian Vapers Alliance president Khairil Azizi Khairuddin said as a consumer advocacy group, it believes the priority should be on education to help both smokers and non-smokers understand the role of vaping as a harm reduction tool.
Your Title. Well-regulated policy needed for vape industry to grow responsibly, say industry players. John Gilbert.
