The Irish government is considering a proposal to ban the sale, manufacture, and import of disposable vapes. Focusing on environmental protection and public health.
The Irish Times they were reported on Sep 10 that the Irish government cabinet will consider a proposal to ban the sale of disposable vapes.
It is expected that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly – (Stephen Donnelly) will ban the sale. Manufacture, or importation of disposable vapes in Ireland – will be approved by the government and the drafting of relevant legislation will begin.
Donnelly plans to introduce the ban from an environmental protection and public health perspective. The Cabinet will hear a report stating that disposable vapes are relatively inexpensive and have a relatively high rate of use among young people. In addition, they can cause damage to the environment if not disposed of properly, and plastics and batteries should be recycled correctly.
Minister Donnelly expressed his concern that products sold in. The country contains more nicotine than the maximum permitted level (20) mg).
The legislation would also ban flavored nicotine products that appeal to children. It is estimated that as many as 15,000 flavor combinations are on the market. The law will prohibit the promotion of vape products in non-specialty stores and restrict colored packaging. Donnelly will also update projections for the number of GPs in Ireland. Which are expected to increase from seven to nine to 10 per 10,000 people.
