Member

Perhaps I could briefly elaborate on the benefits of such a framework. First, existing measures have not been sufficiently effective at protecting young people from rogue distributors of illicit vaping products. These are increasingly accessible to children, especially as they are cheaper than legal products sold through legal outlets. For example, in 2023, 20% of 11 to 17 year-olds reported trying vaping. Given that most legal outlets, which will apply for a proper retail licence and follow the law, are less likely to sell to minors than illicit distributors, this framework is firmly targeted at reducing this illicit use.