Scotland proposes banning flavored e-cigarettes to protect youth health
The Scottish legislative body has proposed a ban on flavored e-cigarette products in order to "protect the health of children and young people.
According to media reports, the Scottish Green Party plans to propose a ban on flavoured e-cigarettes in 2023. Activists warn that this move is a "time bomb" for the health of young people.
Gillian Mackay, the health spokesperson for the party, stated that she intends to introduce legislation to ensure that the health of those most likely to be affected is protected.
She said that people are increasingly concerned that the "intentional sweet tooth strategy" used in promoting flavored electronic cigarette products is attracting more and more underage users, causing a spiraling increase in the number of underage people using electronic cigarettes.
Mackay is also proposing a ban on openly displaying e-cigarettes in retail stores. She stated that she hopes retailers will treat e-cigarettes in the same manner as traditional cigarettes and keep them hidden from view.
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