Vape packaging and flavouring face restrictions under UK plans to reduce appeal to children
The Guardian
UK proposes plain packaging, limited colours, and flavour name restrictions to curb vaping appeal among children.Summary
The UK government is launching a 12‑week consultation to make vaping less attractive to children. Proposals include plain packaging, limiting device colours to white, black or grey, banning colourful branding and restricting flavour names to simple descriptors like "apple" while excluding sweets, desserts and alcohol references. The move follows the success of plain cigarette packaging and aims to reduce the 19 % of 11‑17‑year‑olds who have tried vaping. Stakeholders such as the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and Action on Smoking and Health support stronger regulation, while noting that plain packs do not deter adult use.
(Source：The Guardian)
