VPZ urges MPs to prioritise Tobacco and Vapes Bill as Parliament returns
VPZ is urging MPs to prioritize the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to ensure effective regulation and protect both youth and adult smokers.Summary
VPZ, a specialist vape retailer, is calling on Members of Parliament (MPs) to prioritize the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as Parliament resumes. The company emphasizes the bill's significant impact on public health, retail regulation, and the millions of adult smokers who utilize vaping as a substitute for traditional cigarettes. VPZ supports proportionate regulation that prevents underage access to vaping products through stricter enforcement and higher retail standards, but also stresses the importance of recognizing vaping’s role in helping adult smokers quit. They warn that delays or uncertainty could drive consumers towards the illicit market or back to smoking, negatively impacting public health. VPZ advocates for constructive dialogue between policymakers, retailers, public health experts, and consumers to achieve a balance between youth protection, harm reduction, and effective enforcement, and is seeking a clear date for the Report Stage to allow for proper scrutiny.
(Source：Talking Retail)
