The Scottish government is considering a ban on single-use vapes.
In the Scottish Programme for Government, First Minister Humza Yousaf unveiled the legislative priorities for the next parliamentary year which includes a consultation on a ban of single-use vapes in Scotland.
In his statement to the Scottish Parliament, he said: “I hear too often about how common vaping is amongst our young people. In the next year, we will take action to reduce vaping and particularly amongst children.”
He said the government will consult on curbing the sale of disposable single use vapes, including consulting on an outright ban which would take in youth access and the environmental impact of single-use vapes.
Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman praised action on young people vaping but questioned if a ban was too much.“We welcome a consultation on preventing young people from accessing vaping products and addressing their environmental impact. The vaping category has grown significantly over the past few years and convenience stores across Scotland are committed to the responsible sale of these products.
“More enforcement action and clearer regulation of the vaping market is needed, but a sweeping ban on single-use vapes would be an overaction to a category that can play a positive role in meeting Scotland’s 2034 tobacco-free targets.”
Minister Yousaf also said the Scottish government was reviewing the responses to the alcohol marketing consultation from last year. “We will always support jobs and the economy, and work with the industry where appropriate, but we will take further action to reduce alcohol harm and particularly to protect children from its ill-effects.”
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