NZ Vape Retailers Are Urged to Adhere to Age Restrictions – Vaping Post

Among the restrictions set in place by the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Act which took effect in 2020, is a ban on the sales of vaping products to anyone under 18.

Among the restrictions set in place by the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Act which took effect in 2020, is a ban on the sales of vaping products to anyone under 18, whether these contain nicotine or not. However highlighted Loucas, prior to this regulation being put on paper, there was already an industry code/agreement in place, which saw conscientious vape manufacturers and retailers refraining from selling the products to anyone under 18.

Retailers have had long enough to know right from wrong. I respect the Governments initial focus is on educating retailers about the new law, but its now time to move onto enforcement. There are some tough legislative sanctions for those retailers who continue to let everyone down, and its time they faced the consequences, said Loucas.

A 2019 study had indicated that vape shops play a key role in supporting smokers who switch to safer alternatives. The study titled, I Felt Welcomed in Like Theyre a Little Family in There, I Felt Like I Was Joining a Team or Something: Vape Shop Customers Experiences of E-Cigarette Use, Vape Shops and the Vaping Community, aimed to understand customers experiences of vaping and vape shops, and the extent to which smoking cessation advice is and should be provided in these shops.

The researchers conducted telephone interviews with 22 customers recruited in vape shops in the East Midlands region of England, exploring the participants smoking histories, reasons for using e-cigarettes, the role of vape shops in their e-cigarette use, and whether smoking cessation was discussed in vape shops.

The compiled responses indicated that respondents regarded e-cigarettes as a quitting tool and reported very positive experiences of vaping. The participants found vape shops critical to their positive experiences, in that they provided access to a wide variety of high-quality products and reliable product information and advice.

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