According to recent reports by the Gazette, the Scottish Standards Inspection Bureau has recalled non-compliant products sold in stores during most of its inspections.
Recently, in a service update report submitted to the Parliamentary Community and Housing Policy Committee, it was revealed that enforcement officers have shifted their focus to nearby high schools due to the increasing popularity of e-cigarettes among young people.
A report has shown that in approximately 50% of cases, vendors are aware that these products do not comply with regulations.
Senator Gillian Graham, the Labour Party spokesperson for education, expressed shock at this development. She stated, "Non-compliance here includes incorrect product labeling, unsafe products, or counterfeits. For the young demographic, they have been identified as a growing user group of these products, and intense inspection actions are being carried out at surrounding high schools."
The report states, "Businesses have received reinforced compliance advice and guidance, as well as information on underage sales. These non-compliant products have been handed over to the service department for destruction in order to remove them from the supply chain."
The Member of Parliament for Johnstown North and surrounding villages, Graham, has previously stated his support for tougher measures on the advertising and sale of disposable e-cigarettes.
In January, she told the community and the Housing Policy Committee, "We all know that some students use disposable e-cigarettes every day. That's equivalent to smoking 20 cigarettes. The nicotine levels in their bodies are alarming and highly addictive. Students will smoke e-cigarettes around the school, which is why we see discarded e-cigarettes around the school. The worst part is, they will smoke during breaks, indicating they are already addicted to e-cigarettes."
The Scottish government announced in February that a ban on the sale and supply of disposable e-cigarettes will come into effect on April 1, 2025.
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