Paediatric association adds to concerns over fresh nicotine liquid delisting

Key takeaways

Malaysian medical associations criticized the Poisons Board's endorsement to exempt liquid nicotine from the poisons list, arguing it risks increasing child access to addictive vaping products despite previous court rulings against such exemptions.

• The Malaysian Paediatric Association stated the Poisons Board previously rejected a similar exemption in 2023 to prevent child access.
• The Malaysian Medical Association urged the health minister to explain the new exemption attempt and address conflicting statements on vaping.
• A Kuala Lumpur High Court ruling in May 2023 declared a prior nicotine exemption unlawful due to lack of proper consultation.

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