According to a report by rte.ie on March 5, the British government plans to protect children’s health by banning disposable e-cigarettes. This regulation will also be extended to Northern Ireland, but it needs approval from the Stormont Parliament. Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed that Northern Ireland will join the Tobacco and Vaping Bill.
The proposed bill would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to people born on or after January 1, 2009, and would authorize further regulatory measures to address youth vaping risks.
Public Health England Minister Andrea Leadsom welcomed Northern Ireland’s inclusion, saying: “We are delighted that our colleagues in Northern Ireland are working with us to tackle the rising use of e-cigarettes among teenagers – putting children Put your health first.”
Professor Michael McBride, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer, said: “These new measures will help protect people from starting to smoke.” Professor McBride added, “This legislation has the potential to Dramatically improve public health outcomes for many generations to come.”
