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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - The New Zealand government said today it will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, increase fines on retailers that sell to those younger than 18 years old and better regulate retailers. — Reuters pic
WELLINGTON, March 20 — The New Zealand government said today it will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, increase fines on retailers that sell to those younger than 18 years old and better regulate retailers.
The New Zealand government has received significant criticism for rolling back a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations. It has said it is committed to reducing smoking but is just taking a different approach, including further regulations around vaping.
“While vaping has contributed to a significant fall in our smoking rates, the rapid rise in youth vaping has been a real concern for parents, teachers, and health professionals,” said Casey Costello, associate minister of health.
Under the new rules, fines for retailers selling e-cigarettes to those under the age of 18 will increase, there will be a review of the licensing of vaping retailers, and all disposable vapes will be banned.
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“The coalition Government is committed to tackling youth vaping and to continue to drive down smoking rates to achieve the Smokefree goal of less than 5 per cent of the population smoking daily by 2025,” Costello said. — Reuters
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