‘Definitely dodgy’: how to spot a fake vape
Fake vapes are flooding the UK market, posing health risks due to lack of safety standards and potentially dangerous components.Summary
The UK is experiencing a surge in illegal vape sales, with approximately 5 million devices seized in the last three years. These counterfeit vapes often lack essential safety features like overheating protection, increasing the risk of fire and health damage. John Dunne, head of the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), emphasizes that illegal vapes bypass rigorous testing and may contain harmful ingredients or incorrect nicotine levels. Key indicators of a fake vape include the absence of a UK distributor’s address on the packaging, poor packaging quality, foreign language labeling, and duplicated serial numbers. Consumers are advised to check packaging carefully, verify brands with the MHRA, report suspicious retailers to the UKVIA, and contact Trading Standards if they suspect they’ve purchased a counterfeit device.
(Source：The Guardian)
