EXCLUSIVE: ITV News investigating vapes containing synthetic cannabis in the UK

January 14, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

EXCLUSIVE: ITV News investigating vapes containing synthetic cannabis in the UK

A UK news channel is investigating illegal vapes containing synthetic cannabinoid "spice" amidst debates on vape regulations in Parliament. ITV News requested labs to test vape samples for spice. Spice, illegal in the UK, was found in black market vapes, posing severe health risks different from THC. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, addressing vape flavors but not spice vapes, is under consideration. Concerns arise about conflating legal and illegal vapes, as happened in the US. UKVIA stresses the safety of regulated nicotine vapes while warning against misinformation fueling anti-vape sentiments and potentially increasing smoking rates.


12.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 7.2 million current smokers in United Kingdom 14.60% of men are current smokers but only 11.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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