Ministers want to close a loophole that allows retailers to give free samples of vapes to children in England, amid concerns an increasing number are being tempted to smoke e-cigarettes.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government will crack down on vape marketing to prevent the “unacceptable” targeting of children and young people.
The charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has campaigned to close a loophole that allows free distribution of e–cigarettes to under-18s despite sales being illegal. The government said that there will also be a review into banning retailers selling “nicotine-free” vapes to under-18s….