Government ban on disposable vapes - supported by Surrey County Council
This ban is to stop children picking up the habit
The Public health team in Surrey have welcomed new government measures to ban disposable vapes.
It's been announced these nicotine products are to be banned in a bid to stop children picking up the habit.
Rishi Sunak says he'll restrict the flavours too - to make the vapes less appealing to young children.
This comes as the number of kids vaping has tripled in the past 3 years.
The announcement forms part of the Government's response to its consultation on smoking and vaping, which was launched in October last year.
The ban is expected to come into force at the end of 2024 or the start of 2025.
Surrey County Council Public Health Lead Emma Jones said:
"Disposable vapes have been a key driver behind the alarming rise in youth vaping - 69% of underage vapes say they're using disposable vapes.
"We really welcome the news that the government is taking vital powers to control design and promotion of vapes to prevent them being promoted to children.
"This use can only have a positive impact in stopping children taking up vaping and will contribute to the government's plan to create a smoke-free generation.