E-cigarettes are a thorn in the side of the Australian government – especially in connection with the protection of minors. For that reason, the country is now taking strong action against the so-called vapes. The importation of such tobacco products should, with few exceptions, be banned.
In addition, not only have disposable e-cigarettes been banned from the shelves, but certain packaging and flavors have also been banned – mainly to protect young people. “No more bubblegum flavors, pink unicorns or e-cigarettes disguised as markers for kids to hide in their pencils. Instead, we get simple packaging, with simple flavors,” said Health Secretary Mark Butler.
Vaping has become “the biggest loophole in Australian history”. The country will not allow the progress made in reducing tobacco use to be undone by the new threat to public health.
Minister of Health: Falsely sold as a therapeutic product
“Vaping has been marketed to governments and communities around the world as a therapeutic product to help long-term smokers quit,” the minister said. Instead, young people who vape were three times more likely to also start smoking regular cigarettes.
Even the easier way to quit smoking could turn out to be a misconception. Lung specialists always point to the latest investigations. Because: e-cigarettes and ETPs (heated tobacco products, note) do not burn tobacco, but heat and vaporize tobacco or “liquid” at temperatures around 350 degrees. Most of these contain nicotine and this can of course make the “vaper” as addicted as the “smoker”.
Source: Krone
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