The UK is planning to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes. The bill will be submitted to the government, Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s office says TASS.
The legal innovation is based on statistics showing that the number of young people aged 11 to 17 using disposable e-cigarettes has increased almost ninefold in the past two years. Around 9% of British children aged 11 to 15 now use e-cigarettes.
Representatives from Sunak’s office noted that the nicotine found in vaping products can be highly addictive and its long-term health effects are unknown. Quitting vaping can cause anxiety, concentration problems, and headaches. At the same time, adults can also use electronic cigarettes to quit smoking, but children should never use them.
A new bill would impose restrictions on e-cigarette liquid flavors and product packaging in an effort to make the devices less appealing to teens. In addition, electronic cigarettes will not be prominently displayed on store shelves and the sale of nicotine capsules to people under 18 will be prohibited. The British government will also impose new penalties on the sale of e-cigarettes to minors.
In the statement made by Sunak’s office, it was stated that approximately 70 percent of British people support the government’s initiative. Earlier in October, Rishi Sunak announced his intention to ban the sale of cigarettes to people born on or after 1 January 2009, in a bid to ensure younger generations of Britons avoid the risk of becoming addicted to cigarettes.
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