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UK Launches 100-Day Consultation for Youth-Focused Vape Restrictions

7/10/2026

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UK government opened a 100-day public consultation on new tobacco and vaping rules after the Tobacco and Vapes Act.
Health experts argue neon packaging, cartoon imagery and flavored vape products target children.
The consultation proposes white vape packaging with limited text colour, imagery and branding, and bans sales to anyone born after 1 January 2009.
Charities say about one in five 11-17-year-olds in Great Britain tried vaping in 2025, urging stricter rules.

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UK government opened a 100-day public consultation on new tobacco and vaping rules after the Tobacco and Vapes Act.
Health experts argue neon packaging, cartoon imagery and flavored vape products target children.
The consultation proposes white vape packaging with limited text colour, imagery and branding, and bans sales to anyone born after 1 January 2009.
Charities say about one in five 11-17-year-olds in Great Britain tried vaping in 2025, urging stricter rules.