Malaysian Ministry Of Health: 147 E-cigarette Companies Have Registered Their Products

Malaysian Ministry of Health: 147 e-cigarette companies have registered their products

190 tobacco and e-cigarette product manufacturers in Malaysia have registered their product information with the Ministry of Health, including 147 e-cigarette companies. The Minister of Health pointed out that Decree No. 852 prohibits the sale of electronic cigarette products packaged in the shape of toys or food to prevent their attractiveness to children and adolescents.

According to Businesstoday on November 4th, a total of 190 tobacco and e-cigarette/vaping product manufacturers have registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH).

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad revealed that this number includes 30 cigarette companies, 4 cigar companies, 1 small cigar company, 8 tobacco product companies, and 147 e-cigarette companies. This move is in compliance with the 2024 Public Health Smoking Product Control Law (Decree No. 852), which came into effect on October 1st.

During the registration process, complete details of smoking products, including material composition and emissions, must be submitted. This requirement complies with Articles 9 and 10 of the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, emphasizing the importance of controlling smoking products. Products that fail to meet the requirements of this law and related regulations will not be approved for sale

The minister also pointed out that Decree No. 852 prohibits the sale of electronic cigarette products packaged in the shape of toys or food to prevent their attractiveness to children and adolescents.