Royal colleges back stronger controls on vape packaging
Two royal colleges support stricter regulations on vaping and nicotine product packaging to reduce appeal to youth.Summary
The Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm) and the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have responded to the UK government's consultation on tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, backing stronger controls on packaging, branding, and design to reduce youth appeal. The RCPharm advocates for public health prioritization over consumer appeal, improved product information, and no exemptions for community pharmacies on display restrictions. It emphasizes maintaining a clear distinction between clinical smoking cessation support and nicotine product sales. The RCP supports standardized packaging and marketing restrictions for a wide range of products, including cigars and heated tobacco, to close loopholes and keep pace with industry innovation. Both colleges stress the need for future-proof regulations to protect public health, especially given rising vaping among never-smokers and youth.
(Source：The Pharmacist)
