Wes Streeting warns of long-term effects of vaping as he vows crackdown
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces a crackdown on youth vaping, banning flashy ads and restricting sales to under-18s.Summary
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced a comprehensive crackdown on vaping, specifically targeting the promotion of e-cigarettes to young people. The new Tobacco and Vapes Act, which has become law, will outlaw advertising, billboards, and sponsorship by vaping companies. The government also plans to consult on hiding vapes under the counter and banning them from plane packaging. Streeting emphasized that vaping should only be used by adults to quit smoking, citing a doubling in youth vaping rates over five years. He warned that "emerging evidence" suggests young vapers face similar respiratory issues to young smokers, and while long-term effects are unknown, the risks are not worth taking. The crackdown includes closing loopholes to ban sales to under-18s, banning free samples, and prohibiting vending machines. Streeting urged young people to "learn the lessons of previous generations" and avoid the mistakes made with tobacco smoking.
(Source：Mirror)
