KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed that nicotine in liquid and gel preparations used in electronic cigarettes and vapes is once again subject to the Poisons Act 1952 (Act 366).
The health minister said the restoration of vape liquids containing nicotine under control of Act 366 was a result of the government’s decision not to pursue an appeal against a High Court ruling on a judicial review of a 2023 minister’s order that exempted liquid and gel nicotine used in e-cigarettes and vape from the Poisons List.
Last May, the High Court favoured applicants in the judicial review application by anti-tobacco groups against the government and cancelled the 2023 liquid nicotine exemption order by then-Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
