Senedd backs disposable vape ban in Wales for 2025
December 11, 2024 by bbc.co.uk
Senedd backs disposable vape ban in Wales for 2025
The Welsh government advises businesses to seek alternative suppliers, educate staff, and inform customers due to the vape ban starting in June 2025, following the UK's decision. The Scottish government has aligned its ban with England and Wales. Concerns about vaping attracting non-smokers in the UK led to estimates of one million new vapers who were not regular smokers. The ban may lead to a rise in illegal vapes with higher nicotine levels, as Swansea council seized over 140,000 illegal vapes earlier this year. Businesses must also plan for the safe disposal of single-use vapes for their customers.
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
