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The UK government have released a consultation survey to get opinions from the public on smoking and vaping regulation.

What Is The Smoking & Vaping Consultation?

There is a briefing page outlining the consultation which you can read here. Basically the government are looking to create new regulations on smoking and vaping.

Obviously with smoking they are looking at a ban to prevent anyone who was born on or after January 9th 2009 being able to purchase tobacco in the future. In theory creating a “smoke free” generation.

What Are The Consultation Topics?

There is a document covering all the topics and questions here.

  • The ban on people born on or after January 2009 being able to purchase tobacco products.
  • Restricting flavours and descriptions of vapes in order for them not to be targeted towards children. There is also a mention that this needs to be done in a way that still supports adults who want to switch from smoking to vaping.
  • Regulations on point of sale displays to make sure vapes are out of sight and away from products targeted towards children.
  • Regulations on packaging to ensure they are not child orientated.
  • Possible restrictions on disposable (single use) vapes for environmental and youth reasons.
  • The regulation of non-nicotine vapes and other safer nicotine products such as nicotine pouches.
  • Looking at the option of increasing the price of vapes and whether that will put off young people purchasing them.
  • Powers for local authorities to enforce underage regulations on tobacco and vape purchases. For instance fixed penalty notices (on the spot fines).

What Do You Need To Do?

  • Visit the site here – https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/creating-a-smokefree-generation-and-tackling-youth-vaping.
  • Complete the questions by 6th December 2023
  • Tell your own story – say how these products have helped you, list any health conditions you had when smoking and their progression since vaping. Talk about the devices and flavours you use. How did this technology change your life? What will happen to you if the products you use are banned? Also any other possible solutions you can think of.
  • You do not have to respond to every section – it asks you if you want to take part in each section

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