{"id":20129,"date":"2023-06-19T13:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20129"},"modified":"2025-06-09T09:14:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T08:14:46","slug":"should-flavoured-vapes-be-banned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/should-flavoured-vapes-be-banned\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Flavoured Vapes Be Banned?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/disposable-vapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disposables<\/a> are set to be banned from the 1st June 2025 with the aim to prevent the sale of vapes to children and combat vape pollution. Following the announcement the Labour Government have released an amended Tobacco and Vapes Bill. It put forwards a restriction on vape flavours, but should they be banned altogether?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bans Don&#8217;t Stop Vaping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bans are usually enacted with the best intentions by governments but can often have negative effects on the public. Let&#8217;s take a look at some countries that have outlawed flavours or vaping as a whole, and what were the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Singapore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/singapore-5ft-x-3ft-flag-1-846-p-1024x1022.jpeg\" alt=\"singapore 5ft x 3ft flag 1 846 p\" class=\"wp-image-20130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/singapore-5ft-x-3ft-flag-1-846-p-1024x1022.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/singapore-5ft-x-3ft-flag-1-846-p-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/singapore-5ft-x-3ft-flag-1-846-p-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/singapore-5ft-x-3ft-flag-1-846-p-768x767.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/singapore-5ft-x-3ft-flag-1-846-p-75x75.jpeg 75w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/singapore-5ft-x-3ft-flag-1-846-p.jpeg 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Singapore is a prime example of how sometimes bans don&#8217;t work. In 2018 the country made it illegal to import, sell, purchase, use, and possess vapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless the country has seen a trend in vaping. A vaping culture amongst young people has grown due to a rise in the illegal market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of offences for e-cigarette purchase, use, or possession rose to 58&nbsp;% from 5,000 cases in 2022. It then jumped to 7,900 cases in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of students reported for vaping offences rose from fewer than 50 in 2018 to 800 in 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352853224000336#b0245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(The Straits Times, 2024)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/flag-5056620_1280-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"Should Flavoured Vapes Be Banned? US Flag\" class=\"wp-image-20131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/flag-5056620_1280-edited.jpeg 852w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/flag-5056620_1280-edited-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/flag-5056620_1280-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/flag-5056620_1280-edited-768x769.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/flag-5056620_1280-edited-75x75.jpeg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In February 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed restrictions on several flavoured liquids and many US states embraced it. But, it didn&#8217;t discourage vapers from flavoured products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research conducted by the University of Rochester&nbsp;Medical Center (URMC) revealed that less than 5% of users quit e-cigarettes because of the ban. Instead, these vapers either sourced their liquids from states that didn&#8217;t ban them, switched to allowed flavours or returned to smoking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Flying-Australia-Flag-on-Flagpole.jpeg\" alt=\"Flying Australia Flag on Flagpole\" class=\"wp-image-20136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Flying-Australia-Flag-on-Flagpole.jpeg 477w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Flying-Australia-Flag-on-Flagpole-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Flying-Australia-Flag-on-Flagpole-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Flying-Australia-Flag-on-Flagpole-75x75.jpeg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>From October 1st 2024, therapeutic vapes can now be purchased from pharmacies by people over 18 without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therapeutic vapes are designed for people quitting smoking, or managing a nicotine dependence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flavours are limited to mint, menthol, or tobacco. Packaging will remain plain and nicotine concentration can&#8217;t be higher than 20mg. People who need vapes with a higher nicotine concentration will need to accquire a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/adf.org.au\/insights\/vaping-changes-australia\/\"> Alcohol and Drug Foundation Australia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/uk-flag.jpeg\" alt=\"uk flag\" class=\"wp-image-22833\" width=\"273\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/uk-flag.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/uk-flag-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/uk-flag-75x75.jpeg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The UK Government have announced potential flavour restrictions in the amended October 2024 &#8216;Tobacco and Vapes Bill&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bill has proposed to restrict flavours with the aim to deter children from maintaining or picking up the habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However many in the industry worry this will greatly affect ex-smokers from sticking with the cessation tool as well as deter people from new quitters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Markets and Illegal Vapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main issue with outright bans is that it drives the black market to new levels. A third of the vape market in the UK is said to be made up of illegal sales. Many argue the stricter the laws become the further issues the UK law enforcement will face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a concent danger of black market vapes not being compliant with TRPR regulations. Reports suggest there is commonly extremely high levels of toxic metals found in illegal vapes, which poses significant risk for vapers. At least if flavours and disposables are regulated, the dangers are minimised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Return to Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/additional-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"additional image 1\" class=\"wp-image-20234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/additional-image-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/additional-image-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/additional-image-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/additional-image-1-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>For law abiding vapers, a flavour ban could be devastating. The Government believe fruit and dessert flavours inadvertently attract children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However a survey by Evapo a leading smoking cessation and vaping specialist company, revealed that 71% of people over the age of 45 prefer fruit and desert flavours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, 81% believe flavour restrictions would negatively impact individuals trying to switch from smoking to vaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: UKVIA article &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/ukvia.co.uk\/two-thirds-of-ex-smokers-will-return-to-tobacco-if-the-government-restricts-vape-flavours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Two Thirds of Ex-smokers will return to tobacco if the Government Restricts Vape Flavours<\/a>&#8216;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should Flavoured Vapes Be Banned?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to issues surrounding youth vaping many believe illegal sellers are the leading cause of uptake. Flavours help adult smokers make a healthier transition to vaping and encourage smoking cessation. What should be enforced is stricter importation, higher fines for illegal retailers and the possibility of limiting e-cig sales to licensed outlets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disposables are set to be banned from the 1st June 2025 with the aim to prevent the sale of vapes&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":20233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-20129","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-vaping-lifestyle","8":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Should Flavoured Vapes Be Banned? - TECC Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Youth vaping is seen as an epidemic with the bright colours and flavours to blame. 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