France to ban disposable e-cigarettes
It says this is an important health issue.
US e-cigarette sales up 47% from 2020 to 2022
The hike was especially pronounced among sweet flavours favoured by young users of e-cigarettes, also called vapes.
Expert warns of renewed push by vape industry amid concern over 'child-friendly' products
This follows the government's move to delist liquid nicotine as a poisonous substance and to refer the 'endgame' bill for further scrutiny.
More teens vaping now than before, health ministry warns
The number of teenagers found to be vaping has increased from 9.8% in 2017 to 14.9% in 2022.
Smoking endgame bill to be tabled in Dewan Rakyat
It will be tabled for a first reading by Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
PN submits motion to debate suspected nicotine poisoning of 2-year-old
Tanjong Karang MP Zulkafperi Hanapi says it is a matter of urgent and public importance.
Dear PM, more Malaysians will become addicts if smoking bill fails
Vape and e-cigarettes should be treated similar to tobacco products and cigarettes but remain unregulated and unrestricted.
France weighing ban on disposable e-cigarettes, says health minister
The ban may form part of a new anti-smoking plan the health ministry is working on for the coming five years.
Why nicotine belongs in the Poisons Act
Malaysia should emulate Australia, where nicotine vaping products are classified as presecription-only medicines.
'Nothing to stop them': Parents worry about addict children after govt delists nicotine
They say the law itself will give them 'the green light' to vape if nicotine is delisted as a controlled substance under the Poisons Act.
Govt reminded again to ensure anti-smoking bill is passed
Galen Centre says vulnerable individuals like children cannot be protected when laws like the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill remain unpassed in Parliament.
China to impose consumption tax on e-cigarettes
A tax rate of 36% will be placed on the production or import of e-cigarettes, while an 11% tax will be placed on the wholesale distribution of e-cigarettes.
