UK bans the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes

The UK is set to implement a ban on disposable electronic cigarettes on June 1st in response to the spread of vaping among young people.

On May 30th, Agence France Presse reported that the UK will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes in stores and supermarkets, with offenders facing a fine of £ 200 (approximately RMB 1938) and repeat offenders potentially facing up to 2 years in prison.

Clay said, "For a long time, disposable electronic cigarettes have been scattered all over the floor, damaging street cleanliness and making our children addicted to nicotine

In addition, the fire department has warned that disposable electronic cigarettes can easily ignite other garbage and lead to tragic fires when discarded indiscriminately.

According to a recent survey released by the UK healthcare charity 'Action on Smoking and Health', approximately 11% of adults in the UK use e-cigarettes, and around 18% of teenagers aged 11 to 17 use e-cigarettes. Among the 18-24 year old population who use electronic cigarettes, about 52% tend to choose disposable electronic cigarettes.

Electronic cigarettes do not contain harmful substances such as tar, but like regular cigarettes, they contain the addictive substance nicotine, which can also pose health risks. The World Health Organization calls on governments to treat e-cigarettes equally with traditional tobacco products, warning that e-cigarettes can pose health risks and pose a risk of inducing nicotine addiction in non-smoking populations, especially among adolescents.

In recent years, many European countries have taken measures to crack down on disposable electronic cigarettes. Belgium and France have both banned the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes, and Ireland is also considering similar measures. (End) (Yang Shuyi)