Concerns Rise as Illegal E-Cigarettes Target UK Children

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Jul.04.2024

Concerns Rise as Illegal E-Cigarettes Target UK Children

Leicestershire County in UK seizes 20,000 illegal e-cigarettes, issues warning to children, takes action against underage sales.

According to a report by the BBC on July 4th, since 2022, approximately 20,000 illegal e-cigarettes have been seized in Leicester, England. The county has issued warnings about the dangers of using e-cigarettes to local children.

A survey in 2022 found that one-quarter of teenagers under 18 in the county had tried e-cigarettes, with one in seven children using them at least weekly. Following this, the county's trade standards team has taken steps to reduce the number of e-cigarettes sold to minors.

Ryan Langley, of the county public health department's smoking cessation service team, stated that children should absolutely not use e-cigarettes.

Trade standards official Helen Donegan stated that they are providing advice to retailers on selling e-cigarettes to children and are removing illegal products being sold on the black market.

We know what ingredients are in e-cigarettes registered with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), but we have no knowledge of the ingredients, sources, and potential risks of these illegal e-cigarettes.

References:

[1] Children given vape warning after 20,000 seized

Also Read:

[1] Crackdown on Illegal E-cigarette Sales in Lincolnshire Stores

[2] Kent County Trade Standards Department Seizes Over 14,500 E-cigarettes

[3] Haleon Sells Smoking Cessation Business to Dr. Reddy's Labs

[4] Authorities Seize Nearly £20,000 in Illegal E-cigarette Crackdown

[5] UK Distributor Supreme: ELFBAR and LOST MARY Distribution Drive Profit Surge, Revenue Rises 42% to £221 Million

[6] Scotland Urged to Implement Disposable E-Cigarette Ban Post-Election

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