These proposed regulatory changes are echoed by the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) which has drawn up its own mani-
festo detailing changes they’d like the UK government to implement.
· An increase in e-liquid bottle sizes from 10ml to between 30-50ml
· An increase in tank sizes, to at least 5ml
· A removal of nicotine concentration limits
· A removal of nicotine warnings on products that don’t contain nicotine, such as starter
packs and replacement coils
The UKVIA also wants to see current advertising restrictions
lifted, allowing for e-cigarettes to be advertised as other consumer
products.
John Dunne, a UKVIA board member, told Vapouround:
“The TPD has helped set high standards across the industry
and reinforce consumer confidence in what is still an emerging
sector. However, it’s imperative that any regulation is proportionate,
properly sets vaping products apart from tobacco and supports
the public health potential of vaping.
“The TPD fails to do that and is in urgent need of reform. We
believe there should be a new piece of legislation that specifically
covers vaping rather than being included in legislation designed
for a totally different product.”
Swiss health experts from the Swiss School of Public
Health (SSPH+) are backing similar legislation amendments
for e-cigarette sales in Switzerland which, despite not being a
member of the EU, is a member of the European single-market and
has modelled regulations on the TPD.
The SSPH+ have prioritised an increase in tank sizes, which
they believe will be instrumental in cutting tobacco use. They
believe that a 10ml tank is “more reasonable,” as current 2ml
sizes are not big enough to see many vapers through the day,
leading to increased tobacco purchase.
Increasing the size of e-liquid bottles is also on their list of
suggested amendments, with a proposition of increasing these
to 100ml to combat high levels of plastic waste.
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