UK doctors call for ban on ALL flavoured vapes as part of 'vital crackdown' on e-cig 'epidemic'

UK doctors call for ban on ALL flavoured vapes as part of 'vital crackdown' on e-cig 'epidemic' READ MORE: The eight ways vaping can harm your body and even your SKIN By Shaun Wooller Health Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 19:01 EDT, 27 August 2024 | Updated: 19:01 EDT, 27 August 2024 e-mail View comments Britain's biggest doctors' union has today demanded a total ban on all flavoured vapes in a bid to tackle the country's e-cigarette 'epidemic'. The British Medical Association (BMA) argued the government must take 'bold and brave action' to protect children and the environment from their harms. Figures show regular vaping among children and young people has risen almost six-fold in the last decade.

The BMA report, 'Taking our breath away: Why we need stronger regulation of vapes', blames the rise on the 'widespread availability of disposable vapes'. As part of a 'vital crackdown', it also wants ministers to ban all imagery, colouring and branding on vapes and their packaging — similar to existing rules on cigarettes. A shocking MailOnline investigation last year even uncovered vapes resembling sweets and high street stores selling the devices next to chocolate and fruit gummies Campaigners have long blamed predatory manufacturers for the ever-growing crisis, claiming they are intentionally luring kids in with colourful packaging, compared to highlighter pens, and child-friendly flavours such as bubblegum and cotton candy Your browser does not support iframes.

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