Ireland plans to ban e-cigarette sales to youth

May.29.2023

Ireland plans to ban e-cigarette sales to youth

Ireland to ban e-cigarettes sales to minors and marketing to children, with advertising bans in public transport, cinemas and schools.

According to a report from NEWS TALK, the Irish government plans to pass legislation on May 30th called the "Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill" which will completely ban the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes to minors.

This bill aims to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes to individuals below 18 years old and also bans the sale of electronic cigarettes in places or events with a high concentration of children. Additionally, advertisements for electronic cigarettes will also be banned in public transportation, movie theaters, and areas adjacent to schools.

According to Dr. Chris Luke, a columnist for the Irish Medical Times, this legislation will help alleviate public concerns regarding electronic cigarettes.

Dr. Chris Luke has stated that the question of whether or not to ban e-cigarettes in Ireland is a difficult decision due to the limited understanding of their impact. He notes that most scientific research has only focused on the first two years of e-cigarette use, whereas the pharmaceutical industry recognizes the need to monitor usage over a period of 10 to 15 years.

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