Govt cracks down on sale of vape-like 'energy sticks', latest craze in schools

Aidila RazakPublished: Feb 8, 2024 4:34 AM | Updated: Feb 8, 2024 4:36 AM

The Health Ministry said it will crack down on sales and advertising of energy sticks, the latest vape-like craze among young people, because it goes against existing regulations.

The ministry’s initial probe found the manufacturers and importers failed to register the products, as required under the Sales of Drugs Act 1952 and regulations governing pharmaceutical and cosmetics products...

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