UK regulations & enforcement

Challenges in Regulation: Craig will examine the changing vaping market in the UK over the past 12 months, the effects of the single-use plastics ban, the rise of novel vaping products under the current legislation, and the close collaboration between regulatory agencies. What are the pros and cons of these products? Are they legal? Are they safer? Are they the way forward?

Challenges of Enforcement:  The UK Government is planning to introduce further legislation to reduce the attractiveness and availability of vaping products to children and protect the environment. Critics say there is no point in considering new regulations when the current ones are not enforced. Kate will discuss the challenges faced by the authorities in enforcing the current regulations and how new legislation may help or hinder attempts to prevent children from using vapes while maintaining their availability and attractiveness for smoking cessation.