UK bans smoking for anyone born after 2009 as Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears Parliament
The UK passed a bill banning anyone born after 2009 from legally purchasing tobacco, aiming for a smoke-free generation.Summary
The United Kingdom has approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, enacting a groundbreaking law designed to create a “smoke-free generation.” This legislation prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, effectively imposing a lifelong ban for that cohort. The law will be implemented across the entire UK, with the legal age for purchasing tobacco increasing annually from 2027. Alongside the tobacco ban, the bill introduces stricter regulations on vaping, expanding smoke-free areas to include outdoor public spaces like playgrounds and areas near schools and hospitals, and prohibiting vaping in vehicles carrying children. The government will also gain increased powers to regulate the tobacco and vaping industries, including advertising and product packaging.
(Source：Mint)
