The UK Parliament banned the sale of tobacco and vaporizers to young people born after January 1, 2009, i.e. those who are now 15 years old. The move will come into effect from April 2025.
“The aim of the proposal is to create the first smoke-free generation,” said Victoria Atkin, the health and social care secretary, in an interview with the Lusa Portal.
“Although the legislation is not intended to demonize smokers or prevent them from buying tobacco. We will almost double funding for local tobacco control services,” Victoria said.
Anyone who does not comply with the new law will be fined and the money collected from the penalty will be used to fund the new law enforcement measures.
The British government has also banned the sale and supply of disposable vaporizers, which have recently become popular among young people.
According to the person in charge, “the government cannot afford to send another generation addicted to nicotine to vapers, which can damage young people's lungs while they are still growing, affect school performance and increase the need for treatment by the National Health Service. Health”.
