WHEN America was scrambling to crack down on vaping, the UK embraced electronic cigarettes as a powerful tool to help smokers quit.
But what is the state of play now? Is there a move to kick Brits’ e-cigarette habit?
E-cigarettes are not being banned in the UK.
But, the government will review the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations (TRPR) – which govern nicotine vaping products – by May 20, 2021.
This means looking at all vaping – and other nicotine and tobacco – regulations to ensure that they are appropriate and help smokers quit, while managing the risk of uptake for “never smokers”, those who vape despite never puffing on a cigarette.
Non-nicotine vaping products are less strictly regulated than nicotine-containing products, and “may need to be reviewed” as well, says the government.
Public Health England said: “Vaping is not risk free but is far less harmful than smoking.
“Our advice remains that people who smoke are better to switch completely to vaping but if you have never been a smoker, don’t start to vape.”
Debbie White – The Sun – March 1, 2021.