Local vape industry faces challenges as new smoking law takes effect

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The Malaysian vape industry, valued at RM4.13 billion, prepares for significant changes as the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act comes...

: The local vape industry, which boast a RM4.13 billion market value, is bracing for impact as strict new smoking controls come into force on October 1.

Key concerns include restrictions on vape liquid volume, limiting bottles to 15ml and disposable devices to 3ml, a significant reduction from current standards. He also called on the government to provide equal display space for vape products alongside traditional tobacco items behind the counter. The Garden Vape operations manager, Joshua Eric John, predicts a potential 40% revenue drop due to the switch to 15ml bottles, as they will need to clear most of their inventory by either rebottling stock or selling at steep discounts.

 

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