Be Vape Vigilant: Birmingham Retailers Take Action Against Underage Sales

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Dec.12.2023

Be Vape Vigilant: Birmingham Retailers Take Action Against Underage Sales

E-cigarette retailers in Birmingham are actively responding to a new nationwide initiative aimed at reporting sales to minors.

According to a recent report by Grapevine Birmingham, e-cigarette retailers in Birmingham, UK are now actively responding to a new nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and reporting instances where e-cigarettes are believed to be sold to underage individuals.

The "Be Vape Vigilant" initiative was launched by the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), with support from trade standards, convenience store associations, and the wider retail industry.

Retailers in Birmingham have shown particularly active support for this initiative. They have made it clear that only through this approach can illegal activities be effectively curbed and the market environment be purified, thus safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.

Despite e-cigarettes being proven to have lesser health impacts compared to traditional tobacco, the government continues to emphasize that minors should not come into contact with e-cigarettes. Consequently, any act of selling e-cigarettes to minors is considered illegal.

According to reports, it has been revealed that all retailers who have positively responded to this initiative will carry out reporting and hold accountable any illegal e-cigarette suppliers who sell to minors. The success of this campaign heavily relies on the cooperation and efforts of these retailers, as their actions will directly impact the development of the entire e-cigarette industry and promote fair competition in the market.

References:

[1] Retailers in Birmingham back new national initiative to catch rogue vape retailers selling to minors

Also Read:

[1] Birmingham Store Loses License for Illegal Sale of E-cigarette and Alcohol to Minors

[2] UK's Biggest Electronic Cigarette Exhibition in Birmingham

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