The UK’s 《Tobacco and Vapes Bill》passed its third reading in the House of Commons, with Labour MPS trying to amend the bill to call for an immediate ban on “modified” devices that increase the capacity of vapes, but was rejected by the health minister. Who argued that existing regulations were sufficient to regulate the products. The bill will now go to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.
Key points:
1. The UK’s Tobacco and vapeBill passed its third reading in the House of Commons. Which plans to ban the sale of tobacco and related products to people born after January 1, 2009, to create a “New smoke-free generation”.
2. Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, who has successfully quit smoking via vapes, called for restrictions on “big mouth number” vape devices.
3. The Minister of Health, Ashley Dalton, shared her experience of smoking cessation and supported the continued progress of the bill.
UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill passes third reading in House of Commons
According to the Independent reported on March 26. The British “Tobacco and Vapes Bill” has passed the third reading of the House of Commons by 366 votes to 41 votes. The bill proposes to ban the sale of tobacco and related products to people born after January 1, 2009, aiming to create a “smoke-free new generation.”
British Labour Party MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter tried to amend the Tobacco and vape Bill on Wednesday (26th), asking the health secretary to immediately ban “Modified” and “Extended” devices that increase the capacity of vapes. These devices may push the vape liquid capacity of each device beyond the limit of 2 ml per can. The bill already contains provisions for the Secretary of State for Health to regulate the appearance, size and shape of vape products.
Lawmakers call for ban on ‘big-breath’ Vapes
Health Minister Ashley Dalton rejected her proposal, arguing that regulations could better manage the “Technicalities” of large quantities of products that needed to be addressed.
Liddle-carpenter said she had successfully quit smoking using vapes, and that children starting to use vapes was “one of the most alarming crises facing young people and children today.” She pointed out that there are vapes on the market that can be connected to 10 ml fillable cartridges, which means that this is a “3,000 puff” vape.
In response to Jenny’s proposal. ASHLEY shared her experience of quitting smoking and pointed out that the bill already gives the government the power to restrict the manufacture and sale of large quantities of vape products. Including limiting the capacity of the fume tank and equipment and prohibiting the use of other harmful ingredients.
The bill will now go to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.
