Glasgow shop owners call for clampdown on black market vapes
Glasgow shop owners are urging authorities to address the growing black market for vapes following a ban on single-use products.Summary
Convenience store owners in Glasgow, particularly the Sud family of RaceTrack Pitstop, are expressing concern over the rise of illicit vape sales since the ban on single-use vapes in June of last year. They support the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) in calling for increased resources for authorities to combat illegal suppliers and prevent new regulations from inadvertently fueling the black market. Owners emphasize a lack of public education following the ban and insufficient staffing for trading standards to effectively enforce the law. The SGF highlights the dangers of unregulated, potentially unsafe products reaching vulnerable individuals and the need to balance restrictions with preventing a thriving illegal trade. Public Health Minister Jenni Minto affirmed a commitment to enforcement and collaboration with trading standards.
(Source：Glasgow Live)
