Guernsey and Alderney alcohol price and smoking changes suggested
Health experts propose raising alcohol prices, implementing smoke-free laws, and restricting sales of nicotine and CBD products in Guernsey and Alderney.Summary
Health experts in Guernsey and Alderney are recommending significant changes to alcohol and tobacco policies as part of a new substance use strategy for 2027-2032. These proposals include increasing alcohol prices, introducing smoke-free legislation with age-related sales bans, and restricting smoking in some outdoor public areas. The strategy also suggests increasing tobacco duty by 5% annually above the retail price index, alongside annual increases for vaping liquid. Furthermore, new regulations are proposed to prevent young people from purchasing nicotine and CBD products, and alcohol marketing rules are to be tightened. The overall aim is to reduce harm caused by alcohol, drugs, tobacco, nicotine products, and emerging substances of concern.
(Source：BBC)
