Australia is cracking down on e-cigarettes. Health Minister Mark Butler announced today that the country will ban the import of all vapes that are not intended for pharmacies. In addition, not only are disposable e-cigarettes banned from the shelves, but certain packaging and flavors are also banned – primarily to protect young people.
“No more bubblegum flavors, pink unicorns, or e-cigarettes disguised as highlighters for kids to hide in their pencil cases,” Butler said. “Instead, we will have simple packaging, with simple flavors.”
“Vaping has been sold to governments and communities around the world as a therapeutic product to help long-term smokers quit,” the minister said. Instead, young people who vape were three times more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes as well.
