The Malaysian Vape Industry Advocacy (MVIA) today urged the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to extend the deadline for vape devices to comply with SIRIM standards.

MVIA also urges KPDNHEP to review and refresh the standards to align with international practices.

MVIA's comments came following KPDNHEP's move to gazette the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking) of Electronic Cigarette Devices Order 2022 under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011, requiring all vape devices to undergo testing and apply for SIRIM certification by 3rd August 2022.