Growing restrictions on vape sales making it harder for smokers to quit and driving others into hands of crimi
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The Independent
A proposed ban on flavored vapes in Ireland may hinder smokers' ability to quit and increase the illegal vape market.Summary
The Irish government is considering legislation to ban flavored vapes, but concerns are being raised that this could negatively impact the approximately 200,000 adults in Ireland who have successfully used vapes to quit smoking. Evidence from Denmark, Australia, and Canada suggests that bans on flavored vapes lead to a surge in the illicit market for these products. Critics argue that focusing on enforcing existing laws regarding underage sales would be a more effective approach than an outright ban, which could drive former smokers back to traditional cigarettes or into the hands of criminal dealers.
(Source：The Independent)
