According to Reuters on November 27, the British Parliament voted 415 to 47 on Tuesday (26th) to pass the Tobacco and vapes Act, paving the way for the next stage of parliament.
The bill includes a ban on vape advertising and the sale of vapes in vending machines, restrictions on vape packaging and flavors that are attractive to teenagers, such as bubble gum and marshmallow.
Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting said, “The number of children using vapes is growing at an alarming rate. If urgent intervention is not taken, we will usher in a generation of long-term addicted teenagers.”
Previously, the Conservative government announced similar measures to create the first smoke-free generation, but these plans failed to become law before the summer general election. Conservative Shadow Health Secretary Caroline Johnson told Parliament before the vote: “Whatever we think of this bill, it is bold legislation with good intentions. Although we are not sure whether it will work, we all hope it will succeed.”
The bill has also received some criticism. Conservative MP Robert Jenrick said on the X platform that he voted against it, saying “More education, less bans. Say no to the nanny state.”
Robert Jenrick posted on the X platform to oppose the Tobacco and vapes Bill. Source: X
The bill will enter the committee stage, followed by three readings in the House of Commons, and then be transferred to the House of Lords, and finally receive “Royal Assent” – a procedure that does not require further debate.
According to the consultation opinion, the new bill will give the government the power to expand the scope of indoor smoking bans to specific outdoor spaces, such as children’s playgrounds and outside schools and hospitals. In 2007, the UK banned smoking in almost all enclosed public places, including bars and workplaces.
The government previously abandoned plans to ban smoking outside bars and cafes due to concerns about the impact on the hospitality industry.
The bill will also introduce a licensing system for retailers to sell tobacco, vapes and nicotine products, and impose a fine of £200 on retailers who sell these products to minors.
The expansion of standardized packaging for all tobacco products is also under discussion.
For Guutuu vape Company, the Tobacco and vapes Act passed by the British Parliament recently brought a series of new regulations on vape advertising, packaging and sales. These bills are aimed at limiting the appeal of vapes to teenagers and curbing the trend of minors using vapes to protect the health of teenagers.
Guutuu vape Company has been committed to promoting healthy and legal vape consumption and paying attention to the protection of minors. The company will actively respond to this bill, strengthen the control of product promotion and sales, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and prevent the promotion of vape products to minors.
In addition, Guutuu will further strengthen age verification measures to ensure that only adults of legal age can purchase vape products. The company will also attach importance to education and publicity work to raise awareness of vapes among minors and parents, and emphasize the importance of minors’ health.
Guutuu vape Company will actively cooperate with the implementation of regulations, committed to protecting minors from the risks associated with vapes, and promoting the healthy development of the entire industry. Through compliant operations and the practice of social responsibility awareness, Guutuu will continue to provide consumers with safe and high-quality vape products and contribute to creating a healthier and safer social environment.
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