Vape device interim licence issued by Miti
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has clarified that a recent interim licence for manufacturing nicotine-based vape devices was issued by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).
The licence was granted through the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) under the Industrial Coordination Act 1975 and local licensing laws.
This comes after media reports said a Nasdaq-listed company from the United States had received Malaysia's first federal licence to produce nicotine products.
The Health Ministry explained that while Miti issues manufacturing licences, the production, import, and sale of nicotine liquids are regulated under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852).
Section 2 of the Act defines nicotine liquids—including substances like nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerol, and triethylene glycol—as smoking products.
These products can be sold in Malaysia, but they are strictly regulated.
The ministry said it is responsible for monitoring the contents and emissions of these products to protect public health.
"The regulation of these smoking products also involves other government agencies, including an import control by the Customs Department through restrictions covering raw materials and finished goods under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2008.
"Among others, device safety standard testing by Sirim, enforced under the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking) of Electronic Cigarette Devices (Vape Device) Order 2022 under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011, under the purview of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry," the statement read.
The Health Ministry stressed that all decisions on vape liquid production and sales are made jointly by relevant authorities and reaffirmed its commitment to strong enforcement and public health safety.
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