Vape retailer VPZ has launched a youth vaping awareness campaign in Westminster, highlighting concerns over super-size disposable vapes ahead of the upcoming Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
VPZ’s campaign features a mobile display traveling across key London locations, illustrating the stark contrast between legal 2ml vapes and significantly larger illicit devices. The company is calling for urgent action to address the rise of these high-capacity, unregulated products, which they argue pose risks to both young people and the environment.
Reacting to the news, Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation, commented: “Tobacco remains one of the biggest killers, causing severe and often fatal diseases in and around the mouth, including mouth cancer. Vaping has been shown to be an effective tool to help adult smokers quit, but the rise of super-size disposable vapes raises serious concerns.
“These products exploit loopholes in regulations, making it easier for young people to access dangerously high levels of nicotine. Not only does this fuel addiction, but it also raises questions about the long-term impact on oral health, including gum disease, dry mouth, and increased risk of infections.
“More needs to be done to clamp down on illicit vaping products while ensuring that regulated vaping remains an option for those looking to quit smoking. The upcoming Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a crucial opportunity to strike the right balance – protecting public health while keeping harmful and unnecessary products off the market.”
