Campaigners and health advocates are urging the government to act against cheap vaping products that they say are being used to get around the single-use vape ban. They argue that some manufacturers have introduced new vape styles designed to comply with the letter of the current rules, while still being sold, priced and used in ways similar to disposables. According to the concerns raised, these products undermine the purpose of the ban by maintaining easy access to low-cost vaping and keeping purchasing behaviour largely unchanged for users. The call for enforcement comes as vape makers adjust their products to remain within legal definitions, creating workarounds that regulators may not have fully anticipated. The proposal is framed as a need for tighter scrutiny and enforcement so that products that function like single-use vapes—despite being described differently—are brought under the same restrictions. The reporting highlights growing pressure on policymakers to close loopholes and ensure that the regulatory approach achieves the intended public health outcomes.
Campaigners urge government crackdown on cheap “replacement” vapes bypassing single-use ban
Campaigners and health advocates are urging the government to act against cheap vaping products that they say are being used to get around the single-use vape ban. They argue that some manufacturers h...
- Campaigners call for government action to address cheap vaping products that they say bypass the single-use vape ban.
- Some vape manufacturers are reported to introduce new styles that meet legal requirements.
- The products are said to be sold, priced and used similarly to disposable vapes.
- Concerns focus on potential loopholes that reduce the effectiveness of the single-use ban.
- Pressure is directed at tighter enforcement and scrutiny to prevent workaround products.
Vape makers have developed cheap, new styles that meet the legal requirements yet are sold, priced and used in the same way as the disposable models.
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