Summary

The UK has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, aiming to make it illegal for future generations to buy cigarettes. The bill proposes gradually raising the minimum smoking age, so those born after January 1, 2009, will never be able to purchase tobacco legally.

It also includes restrictions on vape flavors and packaging to prevent youth addiction and bans smoking in certain outdoor spaces, though pub beer gardens are exempt.

Supported by the Labour Party’s majority, the legislation seeks to create a “smoke-free U.K.” and combat smoking-related deaths.

  • GetOffMyLan
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    16 days ago

    Vaping is currently almost completely unregulated and some studies have found terrifying chemicals in them

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            15 days ago

            Except they aren’t like food. Vaping isn’t required to live. It’s purely recreational and aimed at children.

            But I’m happy with either regulation or a ban.

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      16 days ago

      Are we still going on about the diacetyl and studies that drove the coils so hard they were basically incinerating the cotton and juice?