Labour Introduces Bill to Phase Out Smoking and Regulate Vaping

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to create a smoke-free generation by progressively raising the legal age for tobacco purchases and restricting vape marketing to children.

• The bill prevents anyone born after January 1, 2009, from legally purchasing tobacco.
• It includes measures to limit vape flavors and packaging that appeal to children.
• Health officials and charities support the bill, citing its potential to reduce cancer and other diseases.
• The bill also grants more power to Trading Standards to fine retailers selling to under-18s.
• New legislation will also target junk food advertising and high-caffeine energy drinks sales to children.

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