![]() ![]() The government has again reiterated its commitment to bring about the first smokefree generation and introduce legislation so children turning 15 this year or younger can never legally be sold tobacco. Vaping alternatives - such as nicotine pouches - will also be outlawed for children who are increasingly turning to these highly addictive substitutes. This builds on a maximum £2,500 fine that local authorities can already impose. Trading standards officers will be empowered to act ‘on the spot’ to tackle underage tobacco and vape sales. To crack down on underage sales, the government will also bring in new fines for shops in England and Wales which sell vapes illegally to children. The powers will also allow government to change how vapes are displayed in shops, moving them out of sight of children and away from products that appeal to them, like sweets. While vaping can play a role in helping adult smokers to quit, children should never vape.ĭisposable vapes have been a key driver behind the alarming rise in youth vaping, with the proportion of 11 to 17 year old vapers using disposables increasing almost ninefold in the last 2 years.Īs part of today’s package, new powers will be introduced to restrict flavours which are specifically marketed at children and ensure that manufacturers produce plainer, less visually appealing packaging. The long-term health impacts of vaping are unknown and the nicotine contained within them can be highly addictive, with withdrawal sometimes causing anxiety, trouble concentrating and headaches. Use among younger children is also rising, with 9% of 11 to 15 year olds now using vapes. ![]() Recent figures show the number of children using vapes in the past 3 years has tripled. The measure comes as part of the government’s response to its consultation on smoking and vaping, which was launched in October last year. New law will make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, delivering on the Prime Minister’s pledge to create a smokefree generationĭisposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health, the Prime Minister has announced today (29 January 2024) on a visit to a school.New powers to restrict vape flavours, introduce plain packaging and change how vapes are displayed in shops so they don’t appeal to children.Ban on disposable vapes which have driven alarming rise in youth vaping.
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