Australia should pass bill to ban non-prescription vapes, Senate committee finds

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Recommendation comes after two days of hearings and nearly 300 submissions from health, education, pharmaceutical and other sectors

Legislation to ban non-prescription vapes was introduced on top of reforms which began in January banning importation of disposable vapes.Legislation to ban non-prescription vapes was introduced on top of reforms which began in January banning importation of disposable vapes.A bill to ban the manufacture, sale and advertising of vapes in Australia should be passed, a Senate committee has recommended, after evidence from public hearings and almost 300 submissions.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup The Greens will be seeking amendments to the legislation, including to ensure individuals will not be criminalised for possession, to ensure adequate quit supports are in place, and to restrict advertising of vapes to medical practitioners. They also noted that they do not support the prohibition of vapes for adults. However, the bill does not implement prohibition, as vapes will be available at pharmacists with a prescription.

Major health lobbies, including the Australian Medical Association, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, also support the government’s legislation.and Health, urged Senators to pass the legislation. On Thursday, ACOSH and 58 other health organisations will publish a letter backing the bill.

 

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