2FIRSTS | Irish Vape Group Urges Full Scrutiny of Single-Use Vape Bill
Responsible Vaping Ireland is calling for thorough examination of the Single-Use Vapes Bill 2025 to avoid loopholes and unintended consequences.Summary
Responsible Vaping Ireland (RVI), representing over 3,300 independent vape retailers, has urged Irish TDs to fully scrutinize the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025 before it goes to debate in the Dáil. RVI supports the government’s goals of reducing underage vaping and addressing environmental concerns, but emphasizes the need for clear, enforceable legislation without loopholes. They point to the UK’s experience where minor design changes allowed some disposable vapes to be reclassified as reusable, undermining the ban. RVI also reiterated the importance of vaping as a harm-reduction tool for adult smokers and the role of flavors in helping them quit. The group is advocating for sufficient debate time and a robust law aligned with Northern Ireland to prevent circumvention.
(Source：2Firsts)
