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POOTS MOVES TO BAN SALE OF E-CIGARETTES TO UNDER-18’S

written by stephen September 4, 2014
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ecigarettesConsultation on a Bill containing provisions aimed at restricting the age of sale of nicotine-containing products (NCPs), including electronic cigarettes, has been launched by Health Minister Edwin Poots.

The provisions on e-cigarettes form part of a wider consultation on a Draft Bill which also contains proposals for amending the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (NI) Act 2008.

Stressing the popularity of e-cigarettes had grown rapidly in recent years, Mr Poots said while they were likely to be less harmful than tobacco products, e-cigarettes were currently unregulated and, as such, “we cannot confidently state that they are safe to use.”

At present, there are no legal restrictions on the age of sale for e-cigarettes.

Mr Poots said: “Given that the nicotine levels and additional chemical components can vary from product to product, I believe that they should be age restricted in line with alcohol and tobacco products and should not be available for sale to children and young people.”

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Health Minister Edwin Poots.

Since the introduction of smoke-free legislation here, the popularity of electronic cigarettes has increased significantly, with recent reports indicating that there are around two million users of e-cigarettes Britain.

Mr Poots said while it appeared that the use of e-cigarettes by “never-smokers” was very low, there were concerns they could act as a “gateway into smoking” by young people.

He added: “I want to ensure that our children and young people are protected from potential nicotine addiction and from subsequently taking up tobacco smoking. I believe that prohibiting the sale of e-cigarettes to under eighteens will help to achieve this.”

Mr Poots concluded: “I therefore welcome views from all stakeholders and would encourage anyone with an interest to provide my Department with their comments.”

The consultation is available on the DHSSPS website at http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/showconsultations?txtid=73241 and will last until 21 November next.

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