Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHealth leaders have launched a consultation proposing plain packaging for vape devices to curb their appeal to children. The proposals include limiting vape device colours to white, black, or grey, and simplifying flavour descriptions by banning names linked to sweets, desserts, and alcohol. The Department of Health and Social Care said the consultation also outlines plans to keep vapes out of sight in shops.Health secretary James Murray said the aim is to prevent children and young people from starting vaping, while acknowledging its role in helping adults quit smoking. According to a poll conducted on behalf of the charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash), almost one in five 11–17-year-olds in Britain have tried vaping.In fullVapes to be put in plain packaging in bid to stop ‘unacceptable’ marketing to childrenMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Government announces plan for new vape laws to help protect children
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHealth leaders have launched a consultation proposing plain packaging for vape devices to curb their appeal to children. The proposals include limiting vape device colours to white, black, or grey, and simplifying flavour descriptions by banning names linked to sweets, desserts, and alcohol. The Department of Health and Social Care said the consultation also outlines plans to keep vapes out of sight in shops.Health secretary James Murray said the aim is to prevent children and young people from starting vaping, while acknowledging its role in helping adults quit smoking. According to a poll conducted on behalf of the charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash), almost one in five 11–17-year-olds in Britain have tried vaping.In fullVapes to be put in plain packaging in bid to stop ‘unacceptable’ marketing to childrenMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
