Only Seven Years Behind UK

Legislation to prohibit sales of vaping products and e-cigarettes to under 18s, and introduce regulatory controls including point of sale controls, is to be introduced by Easter 2023.

The EU and UK introduced regulatory controls for nicotine containing products in 2016.

A dedicated Public Health Vaping Regulation Bill led by Public Health and Cabinet Office is being drafted, with a commitment given by Minister Lord-Brennan in the House of Keys to introduce the legislation in the coming months, with a draft bill for consultation expected before Christmas.

Minister for the Cabinet Office, Kate Lord-Brennan, said: ‘We are acting in response to the growing concerns raised.  I am committed to bringing forward new legislation to help us protect our children and young people, and support retailers by providing clear legislation similar to that which applies for tobacco.

‘The Public Health Vaping Regulation Bill will form the basis of this by making the sale of vaping products to children illegal, but additional guidance and advice will also be produced.’