Tag: Poisons Act

10 April 2023

Public Owed Detailed Explanation On U-Turn With Nicotine Delisting — Lung Cancer Network Malaysia

Lung Cancer Network Malaysia says the previous classification of nicotine as a Group C poison aptly reflects the dangers of the substance. "The public is owed a detailed explanation as to why there has been a complete U-turn on this classification."

31 March 2023

Malaysia

Poisons Board Unanimously Rejects Proposed Liquid Nicotine Exemption From Control

The Poisons Board has unanimously rejected the government's proposal to exempt liquid nicotine from control under the Poisons Act, ahead of the April 1 planned taxation of e-cigarettes/ vape. The Health Minister holds the power to amend the Poisons List.

29 March 2023

Malaysia

Vape Industry Backs Government’s Potential Move To Deregulate Liquid Nicotine

The vape industry supports the potential exemption of liquid nicotine from control under the Poisons Act, claiming that vape can be regulated by amending the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations. The Poisons Board met today to discuss the exemption.

29 March 2023

Malaysia

Doctors And Pharmacists Slam Proposed Nicotine Deregulation Without Vape Control

MMA and MPS oppose a proposal to drop nicotine from the Poisons Act – expected to be discussed by the Poisons Board today – in order to tax vape, as this will allow the legal sale of e-cigarettes to anyone, including children, without a law in place.

Tag: Poisons Act

Public Owed Detailed Explanation On U-Turn With Nicotine Delisting — Lung Cancer Network Malaysia

Poisons Board Unanimously Rejects Proposed Liquid Nicotine Exemption From Control

Vape Industry Backs Government’s Potential Move To Deregulate Liquid Nicotine

Doctors And Pharmacists Slam Proposed Nicotine Deregulation Without Vape Control

DPAM Plans Masterclass For Health Professionals To Reduce Dengue Deaths

Proposed Medical Act Amendment ‘Huge Mistake’ With Non-Accredited Parallel Pathway: Paediatric Surgeon

University Opposition Swells Against Amending Medical Act For Parallel Pathway

Hisham Didn’t Have A ‘Split Personality’ As Health DG, MMC President: Lawyers

MOH To Offer More HLP Scholarships, Parallel Pathway Slots Amid MMC Dispute