Tighter controls on vaping products are welcome, says Inverclyde councillor
A councillor welcomes new legislation to regulate vaping products and protect youth.Summary
Councillor Sandra Reynolds, a pharmacist, discusses the history of vaping products and the need for regulation. She expresses concern about the industry targeting young people and the lack of standardisation. Reynolds welcomes the new Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, which tightens restrictions on vaping products and brings them in line with tobacco regulations. She also discusses the importance of balancing youth access prevention with supporting adult smokers. Reynolds visited a specialist vape shop in Greenock and was reassured by the retailer's adherence to the new legislation. She highlights concerns about chemicals in vape fluid and the presence of illicit and non-compliant products. Reynolds concludes by stating that specialist vape shops support the new Act, which aims to end youth vaping and remove unlawful products from the market.
(Source：Greenock Telegraph)
