High court sets May 15 for ruling on vape poisons list challenge
Malaysia's High Court will rule on May 15th regarding a challenge to the government's decision to exempt vape liquids from the Poisons List.Summary
The High Court in Malaysia has scheduled May 15th to deliver its verdict on a judicial review brought forth by three NGOs contesting the government’s 2023 decision to remove vape liquids and gels from the Poisons List. The NGOs argue that this decision effectively deregulated vape products, allowing their sale to children for over 17 months until new legislation came into effect in October 2024. Counsel for the NGOs, K Shanmuga, emphasized the public importance of the case. The government, represented by Senior Federal Counsel Nurhafizza Azizan, countered that the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill, passed in November 2023, now prohibits the sale of vape products to minors, addressing previous legal concerns. The government maintains the initial decision was lawful and that the judicial review is now irrelevant.
(Source：Thesun)
