BAT to stop selling vape products from 3Q25
PETALING JAYA: British American Tobacco (M) Bhd (BAT) has announced that it will be transitioning out its current range of VUSE products of electronic cigarettes from the Malaysian market in compliance with the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) and its regulations.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, BAT said in order to comply with the new regulatory requirements for vapour products as set out in Act 852 and its regulations that will take effect on Oct 1, 2025, the company will be transitioning out its current range of VUSE products in the third quarter of 2025.
'The company will undertake commercial assessments of its VUSE products, taking into consideration the new regulations governing such products. The company will continue to focus on delivering combustible value growth.'
BAT said it expects only minimal impact on its financial performance for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025.
'There are no foreseeable significant risks beyond the usual operational risks typically associated with the normal business activities.'
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