P-06-1396 Introduce a vape licence for dedicated vape shops
P-06-1396 Introduce a vape licence for dedicated vape shops
This
petition was submitted by Claire ford, having collected 541 signatures online
and 8,494 signatures on paper, making for a total of 9,035 signatures.
Text of Petition:
Lack
of training and a licence can cause unsuitable products and illegal devices to
be sold, which can be dangerous and hinder the chances of becoming a
non-smoker. There are also fake and illegal vape products that are not
compliant with UK regulations in circulation, which is a danger to the public.
Licenced premises authorised to sell vape products should lower this as they
buy directly from licensed suppliers, so they won't be fakes, bought cheaply on
the black market to make a quick buck.
Additional
Information:
We
want Vape products to be sold by licensed vape dedicated shops with trained
staff who specialise in vape products, all aspects of vaping, NRT (Nicotine
Replacement Therapy), including product knowledge to enable them to work with
the public to ensure a more successful quit smoking rate.
Currently
Vape shops are compliant and meet Trading Standards requirements to trade. Many
staff are qualified NCSCT Non Smoking Practitioners to ensure a working
knowledge of all NRT and advise accordingly
Parents
are unhappy as some retailers are selling vape products to under 18s. This
hinders the vape industry as they work towards a smokefree Wales. Vaping is a
stepping stone from smoking, it's not something they should be introduced to at
such a young age.
With
such a high success rate in the vaping industry helping people quit smoking,
the industry needs to be recognized and a licence needs to be introduced to
ensure safety is met and vapes are sold responsibly.
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Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 28/02/2024