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Targeting children with free samples vape in UK

The use of vapes or any tobacco related products by minors is illegal and strongly discouraged.

england times-It is essential to prioritize the health and well being of young individuals and provide them with accurate information about the risks associated with smoking and vaping.Vaping products generally contain nicotine which is highly addictive and can have adverse effects on brain development in adolescents. Additionally there have been concerns about the safety and long term health effects of vaping including lung damage and respiratory issues...


Targeting children with free samples vape 

Targeting children with free samples of vape products. It is illegal and highly unethical to target or market tobacco or vaping products to children.In many countries there are strict regulations and laws in place to prevent the promotion and sale of tobacco and vaping products to minors. These regulations aim to protect young individuals from the harms associated with nicotine addiction and the potential health risks of vaping.It is important to prioritize the well being and health of children and provide them with a safe and supportive environment. If you have any concerns about marketing practices or suspect any illegal activities related to the promotion of vaping products to children, it is best to report them to the appropriate authorities or organizations responsible for enforcing such regulations.

No more free vapes for kids

United Kingdom government takes steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.Department of Health and Social Care, The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, and Neil O'Brien MP telss.Increased education and dedicated school police liaison officers to keep illegal vapes out of schools.Rules around sale of nicotine-free vapes and fines for shops selling illicit vapes to be reviewed.A loophole that allows the vaping industry to give free samples of vapes to children in England is set to be closed under new plans announced by the Prime Minister today to clamp down on youth vaping.This comes as recent NHS figures for 2021 showed that 9% of 11 to 15 year old children used e-cigarettes, up from 6% in 2018.Selling vapes to under 18s is illegal, however it is clear from this recent rise in teenage usage of vapes and the recent surge in the use and promotion of cheap, colourful products that businesses are targeting children, which has prompted today’s action to crack down on this.The government has also announced today that there will be a review into banning the vaping industry selling nicotine free vapes to under 18s. This will ensure our rules keep up with the way that vaping products are being used.Here is the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said... 

UK PM Sunak said:I am deeply concerned about the sharp rise in kids vaping and shocked by reports of illicit vapes containing lead getting into the hands of school children.Our new illicit vape enforcement squad backed by £3 million is on the case but clearly there is more to do. That is why I am taking further action today to clamp down on rogue firms who unlawfully target our children with these products.The marketing and the illegal sales of vapes to children is completely unacceptable and I will do everything in my power to end this practice for good...

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