Its minister, Armizan Mohd Ali, said the ministry will work with Sirim to ensure electronic cigarette devices receive the MS-Sirim certification mark, which meets the Sirim QAS International standards, as part of the production process.

“We received reports and concerns from certain parties. What I want to say on behalf of my ministry is that our jurisdiction is related to the Trade Description Act 2011.

“There is a specific order related to the provision and marking of electronic cigarette devices issued in 2022, and to enforce that order, we will cooperate with Sirim QAS International,” he said at a press conference today.

The media reported previously on the sale of electronic cigarettes resembling marker pens or UHU multi-purpose glue, which caused concern as it could confuse guardians or teachers.

Effective Aug 3, 2022, manufacturers and importers of electronic cigarette devices were required to apply for the MS-Sirim certification mark from Sirim QAS International.

The MS-Sirim certification mark must be placed on the electronic cigarette device, its spare parts, or on the case of the device, and it must be easily visible to the user. This shows that the device has complied with the standard and is safe to use.