Disposable vapes to be banned in Britain to protect children’s health
Disposable vapes are set to be banned in Britain as part of plans to tackle the rise in young people vaping and protect children’s health.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to announce the plan to implement the ban – using powers already in place under the Environmental Protection Act – which is expected to come into force at the end of 2024 or the start of 2025, during a visit to a school on Monday.
It forms part of the Government’s response to its consultation on smoking and vaping, which was launched in October last year.
New data shows the number of children vaping in the last three years has tripled, the Government said, adding that use among younger children is also rising, with 9% of 11 to 15-year-olds now using vapes.
Disposable vapes have been pushing the rise in youth vaping, with the proportion of 11 to
